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August 15, 2026

Star Wars: The Old Republic hopes to recapture the ‘classic’ experience with difficulty options and a new way to start from scratch

Star Wars: The Old Republic, now managed by Broadsword after BioWare's transition in 2023, is approaching its 15th anniversary. The upcoming 8.0 update will introduce a raised level cap, new spells and loot, and new zones, particularly in Ryloth. Additionally, two new systems will be implemented to address the game's difficulty, aiming to enhance player enjoyment and challenge. The update is expected to revitalize interest in previously explored zones and encourage cooperative gameplay.

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August 13, 2026

All new titles in Helldivers 2’s Devoid of Liberty update

The latest update for Helldivers 2, titled Devoid of Liberty, introduces a new level cap raised from 150 to 300 and adds 15 new titles for players to unlock. Players will receive a new title every 10 levels, with the titles being: - Level 160: 5-Star Super Private - Level 170: 10-Star Super Private - Level 180: Ranger - Level 190: Ranger, Eagle Class - Level 200: Ranger, Bald Eagle Class - Level 210: Divemaster - Level 220: First Divemaster - Level 230: Divemaster Major - Level 240: Command Divemaster Major - Level 250: Master Divemaster - Level 260: Master Divemaster Major Omega - Level 270: Max Rank - Level 280: Max Rank Infinity - Level 290: Max Rank Infinity +1 - Level 300: Rank 300 Experience points earned beyond Level 150 have been banked, allowing players to potentially unlock several titles immediately after the update.

AppWizard

August 13, 2026

Helldivers 2 borrows from Dead Space and Silent Hill for its horrific new aliens

The recent update for Helldivers 2 introduces new enemies, the Crusher and the Wretch, to the Illuminate faction, while the anticipated Cultist unit is not included. The update, titled "Devoid of Liberty," presents a new narrative involving a void in Illuminate space, enhancing gameplay and strategy. Players will face challenges from the new foes, which add variety to combat. The update features improved graphics, new weaponry and armor sets, and quality-of-life enhancements, including changes to magazine and backpack reloads. The level cap has been raised to 300.

AppWizard

August 6, 2026

Fields of Mistria 1.0 changes: What’s new in the full release version?

Fields of Mistria 1.0 has been fully released after two years of early access, featuring significant updates and enhancements. The town's story is complete, with repairs following an earthquake finalized. Players can now experience ten heart events for datable characters, allowing for deeper relationships. Marriage and children have been introduced, enabling players to start families. The Saturday Market has two new merchants, Stillwell and Zorel. An achievements system rewards players retroactively, and there is no need to start a new save file to access the new content. Key updates include the completion of the Town Repair Questline, an increased Town Renown Cap, the addition of the Mistril Town Rank Event, and new quests. Beta localizations for seven languages have been added. Gameplay enhancements include new perks, customizable house exteriors, and engagement ring crafting. Quality of life improvements include player character rotation and improved drop rates from treasure chests. Art enhancements and new soundtracks have been introduced, along with substantial performance improvements and bug fixes.

AppWizard

July 30, 2026

Video: Here’s 19 minutes of Gears of War: E-Day Horde Siege mode gameplay running on the ‘Ludicrous’ PC preset

Gears of War: E-Day features a new multiplayer mode called Horde Siege, where 12 players are divided into three squads with unique objectives on the same map. The gameplay includes large-scale events like Boss Invasions that encourage cooperation among squads. A preview session showcased the 'Blitz' variation on the Golden Quarter map, using high-end PC specifications. Players who pre-order the game will access an open beta from August 6-10, which will include one Horde Siege map and a level cap of 10. The beta will also feature two Versus modes and two maps, while the full game will launch on October 6 with additional content. The Premium Edition offers five days of early access starting October 1.

AppWizard

May 17, 2026

Final Fantasy 11 takes cues from FF14 as Square Enix plans a dramatic free trial expansion

Final Fantasy 11 is set to enhance its free trial experience by removing the current two-week limit and raising the level cap for trial players from 50 to 75. The changes aim to allow players unrestricted playtime and greater engagement with the game, similar to the successful free trial model of Final Fantasy 14. Certain restrictions will remain to prevent farming bots and scammers, including limitations on using the auction house, party invitations, earning more than 100,000 gil at a time, and communication methods. Director Yoji Fujito acknowledged that the existing trial limitations feel outdated and expressed a desire to implement these changes before the game's 25th anniversary in May 2027.