Seasonal Events
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Disney Dreamlight Valley announces “Season of Scares”, first details
Gameloft has detailed the upcoming "Season of Scares" update for Disney Dreamlight Valley, launching on September 23, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This update introduces Oogie Boogie from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, new weekly challenges, exclusive rewards like Jack Skellington's pup Zero, and the "Haunting Elegance" Star Path. The season also features returning Halloween events and quality-of-life improvements such as an Event Board and an emote wheel.
Genshin Impact continues the story in Snezhnaya and readies the Moonchase Festival September 23
Genshin Impact's Version 7.1 update, arriving September 23rd, will continue the Snezhnaya storyline with a confrontation against Ronova, the Ruler of Death, and introduce the Tsaritsa as a quest giver. The update also adds two new characters, Vesna and Vodyanitsa, and brings back the Moonchase Festival in Liyue with new minigames and rewards.
Palia’s Fall’s Faire promises new quests and stories next week – and a new adventure zone in the future
Singularity Six has outlined the upcoming Fall's Faire content for the multiplayer game Palia, starting August 26th with the Petals & Portraits update. This update introduces communal quests like rebuilding Kilima Docks, new friendship and romance quests, a Lunar Path pass, and character customization options. Future updates will include new story quests, private server rentals, and eventually a new adventure zone.
Fallout 76's new Slasher update is "a first of its kind"
Fallout 76 is launching a new multi-week horror-themed event called 'The Slasher' on September 15, 2024, which will gradually introduce new elements and challenges. Alongside this event, the game will reintroduce its second-ever season, 'Armor Ace,' as a legacy season, allowing players to earn previously missed rewards.
Eclipse Dune Campaign Confirmed for The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land
The mobile strategy RPG The Walking Dead: No Man's Land has announced its next major seasonal event, the Eclipse Dune Campaign, set to launch on August 1, 2026. The campaign will introduce new rewards like the Bone Saw Staff and Lydia's Blouse, obtainable through Summer Tokens. A new Survival Pass will also accompany the event, featuring exclusive items and currency.
How Battle Passes and Seasonal Events Are Changing Online Casino Games
This article analyzes how battle passes and seasonal events are transforming online casino games, moving beyond traditional bonuses and game libraries. It highlights the importance of turnkey solutions and robust casino software development for global expansion, emphasizing features like regional payment options, regulatory readiness, and a unified player experience to build brand identity and ensure long-term success in diverse markets.
Disney Dreamlight Valley: Complete Guide to Summer Sizzle Event 2026
This guide details the Summer Sizzle Event in Disney Dreamlight Valley, a limited-time annual event running until August 18, 2026. It focuses on collecting Pink and Blue Marshmallows to cook new recipes like S'mores and Roasted Marshmallows, complete daily quests from Remy, Goofy, and Ursula, and craft new furniture items. The guide also outlines village duties and rewards, including the Summer Picnic Basket and new dock-themed furniture.
Star Wars The Old Republic rolls out GU 7.9.1 today with Galactic Season 11 coming August 18
Broadsword has released Game Update 7.9.1 for Star Wars The Old Republic, titled Light and Shadow. While the update is live, Galactic Season 11, which includes returning rewards from Seasons 2 and 4 along with new customizations and items, will begin on August 18th. The patch also introduces a new accessories tab in the cash shop and prepares the game for the upcoming Feast of Prosperity event.
MONOPOLY GO! Drops a New Happy Harvest Season Featuring Looney Tunes
MONOPOLY GO! has launched its Happy Harvest Season, featuring a collaboration with Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. This officially licensed event, running until September 23rd, 2026, introduces new gameplay mechanics like Infinite Harvest and Porky's Cafe, where players can grow crops and cook meals for customers.
Duet Night Abyss adds several seasonal events and a new character to roll for in its latest update
The multiplayer gacha RPG Duet Night Abyss has received its latest update, Paradise Prelude, introducing the new character Ada and several summer-themed seasonal events. The update includes new story quests, a combat challenge, treasure hunt trials, and a geniemon derby, along with login rewards and a skin for the character Fushu.
Death of Apocalypse - Solving Apocalypse
The 'Death of Apocalypse' seasonal event in Marvel Rivals requires players to complete three cases: Wolverine, Psylocke, and Gambit. Upon completion, an interactive investigation board unlocks where players must correctly place clues to solve the mystery of Apocalypse's death and identify his assailant. Successful completion rewards players with a Gallery Card, in-game currency, and teases a potential Season 10 hero.
Big Time revives Christmas in July with festive crafting challenges and cosmetic rewards
Big Time is relaunching its 'Christmas in July' event next week, offering players a chance to earn previously unavailable cosmetic rewards through weekly crafting challenges and leaderboard progression. The event format aims to maintain player engagement with rotating challenges and new crafting options. Details on this year's prize pool, which previously included 1.2 million BIGTIME tokens, are expected upon the event's launch.
Equinox Homecoming updated with chapter 5 story content and Midsummer
Equinox Homecoming, an indie mystery MMO developed by Blue Scarab, has received its Chapter 5 update, which includes five new main quests and six side quests, continuing the game's main storyline. The update also introduced the Midsummer seasonal event, featuring decorations and traditional music. The game is currently available on PC for $12 on Steam.
Palia: Bulletin Board Solstice Splash Bundles Guide
This guide details how to complete the Solstice Splash bundles available on the Bulletin Board in Palia during the Sunkissed Summer: Amberlight Affair update. Players can earn exclusive rewards by gathering specific items for four different bundles: Nai'o’s Booth Supplies, Firework Show, Seaside BBQ, and Wildlife Safety Check. Completing all bundles grants an Ignit Voucher for new ranching content.
In Albion Online, the Keepers are Rising Up
Albion Online is launching a new season-long event called the Keeper Uprising, running from July 4 to August 31. This event introduces new missions, vanity rewards, and lore fragments themed around the Keepers, an ancient inhabitant group of Albion. The event aims to provide an evolving experience with new enemies and secrets, similar to a past event called the Avalonian Invasion, and is designed to appeal to both new and veteran players.
RuneScape showcases mid-game rebalancing, reopens its summertime spot, and gives goblins a glow-up
Jagex has announced several upcoming updates for RuneScape, including mid-game rebalancing for skills like Agility and Divination, visual improvements for goblin enemy models, and the reopening of the seasonal Sunlight Sands event. The summer event offers skilling XP and new cosmetic items.
Where to find the Sotoyama region Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6
This guide details how to find the Sotoyama region Treasure Hunt chest in Forza Horizon 6 during the Winter season. Players are directed to a small wooden hut in the snowy northern hills, near the Alpine Heights danger sign, to locate and smash the chest for rewards.
Palia Sunkissed Summer: Amberlight Affair Update Patch 0.204 Releases July 6
Palia's Sunkissed Summer: Amberlight Affair update, patch 0.204, is scheduled for release on July 6. This update will introduce new seasonal events, quests, a Lunar Path Battle Pass, population improvements, a beach pop-up store, the Ignit Ranch Animal, and a Maws & Paws community event. Players can also expect updates to the Photo Mode and new premium store items.
Out of the Blue
The summer solstice marked the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring at 4:24 am EDT. For those in the Southern Hemisphere, it signified the first day of winter.
EverQuest’s Hardcore Heritage and EverQuest II’s Summer Jubilee are back for another year
The annual Hardcore Heritage event for EverQuest and the Summer Jubilee for EverQuest II are returning. Hardcore Heritage will increase the challenge and rewards in older zones until July 7th, featuring three phases. The Summer Jubilee in EverQuest II is already underway, offering items and achievements through various celebrations like Tinkerfest, Scorched Sky Celebration, and Oceansfull Festival.