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AppWizard
May 3, 2026
Blizzard is releasing a World of Warcraft Midnight class tuning update that includes significant buffs for Marksmanship Hunters, doubling the damage of Explosive Shot and Steady Shot, and increasing Rapid Fire by 20%. Warriors will receive various damage boosts, including 20% for Execute and 50% for Ground Current. Unholy Death Knights will face damage nerfs, while Frost Death Knights will gain a 5% damage increase. Devourer Demon Hunters will see a 3% damage reduction, and Guardian Druids will experience reduced burst potential but increased damage for Thrash. Augmentation Evokers will have a 5% reduction in ability and pet damage. Paladins will benefit from a 15% healing increase for Holy Paladins and a 10% armor increase for Protection Paladins. Discipline Priests will see a slight adjustment to Atonement mechanics, while Holy Priests will receive a 6% healing boost. Outlaw and Subtlety Rogues will enjoy damage increases of 5% and 7%, respectively. Enhancement Shamans will receive a 5% boost to ability damage and a 10% increase to auto attacks. Affliction Warlocks will benefit from a 20% damage increase on Unstable Affliction and Corruption. In PvP, player health will be increased to slow down combat pace. Significant nerfs are also planned for the Alleria encounter in the Mythic Voidspire raid, including a 5% health reduction and an extended berserk timer. The update will launch with the weekly maintenance on May 5.
BetaBeacon
April 28, 2026
Guild Wars Reforged is launching on iOS and Android devices this summer, offering optimized UI and controls for mobile gameplay. The game will be available for free with the original Prophecies campaign included, and additional expansion content can be purchased for a fee. Players who already own the game can sync their progress to the ad-free version at no extra cost.
AppWizard
April 26, 2026
Lord of the Rings Online will introduce player housing in Rivendell on April 30 at noon Eastern Time. Players on 64-bit servers will compete to secure homes, with a system in place to open additional neighborhoods as needed. Directions to the Rivendell Steadings include walking southwest from the Rivendell stables or accessing it via the Bree-town Broker's Office. This update coincides with the game's 19th anniversary, and players can currently participate in new missions at the Prancing Pony until May 12, with rewards available.
AppWizard
April 26, 2026
Final Fantasy XIV is introducing a new alliance raid titled "Ghosts of Desire," developed with input from the filmmakers of the Evangelion series. This collaboration aims to merge the lore of both franchises. The game's popularity has grown significantly since its early days in 2014, particularly following successful expansions. The announcement of "Ghosts of Desire" has generated interest among both gamers and Evangelion fans. Comments on the teaser trailer have been disabled, possibly to manage speculation about the project. The new expansion, Evercold, is set to be released next year, but players may need to wait several years for "Ghosts of Desire" to fully unfold.
AppWizard
April 24, 2026
FF14 Evercold, the upcoming expansion for Final Fantasy 14, is set to launch in January 2027, marking the start of "The Godless Realms Saga." Players will explore the Fourth realm, dealing with ice-related challenges. The gameplay structure will shift to a weekly-based system, allowing more flexible engagement. New character customization options will be introduced, along with improvements in public field content and questing, including a new difficulty level for eight-player raids and same-region player matching. Two new jobs—a tank and a physical ranged DPS—will be added, along with a level cap increase to 110, new enemies, dungeons, and an eight-player raid series. There will also be a crossover alliance raid with Evangelion.
AppWizard
April 21, 2026
Aion 2 will be released later this year on Steam and NC America's proprietary launcher, 18 years after the original Aion debuted. The game will feature servers in North America, South America, Europe, and Japan, with language support in multiple languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Aion 2 will be 36 times larger than its predecessor, featuring aerial exploration and expansive underwater realms. It will include PvE raids, PvP combat, and laser-themed minigames. Players can add the game to their wishlist for its 2026 release.
AppWizard
April 21, 2026
Jagex initiated a general rollback of RuneScape due to an issue with an overwhelming surplus of runes, allowing players to store up to 2,147,483,647 of a single type in their pouches. This bug posed a risk of causing irreparable economic damage to the game's economy. The rollback was implemented as a last resort, leading to disappointment among players who lost their progress. Community reactions were mixed, with some expressing understanding despite their frustration, while others found humor in the situation.
AppWizard
April 16, 2026
The NA Fan Festival in Anaheim is scheduled for April 24-25 and will unveil the title and narrative of the FF14 8.0 expansion. Game director Naoki Yoshida suggests attendees may be surprised by the announcements during his keynote address. The FF14 patch 7.5 is set to release on April 28, shortly after the festival. Yoshida aims to provide insights into the future of FF14 and hints at early gameplay demonstrations during the festival. He describes the Beastmaster as a limited job for solo play and addresses the upcoming ultimate raid, indicating a desire for a grand presentation at Fanfest. The event will be streamed on the official FF14 YouTube and Twitch channels.
AppWizard
April 16, 2026
Steven Sharif, former founder and game director of Intrepid Studios, alleges a "deliberate misinformation and defamation campaign" against him amid ongoing legal battles with investors led by Robert Dawson. He claims to have received a 0 million acquisition offer from Riot Games, which he was advised to reject. Sharif posted a 3,700-word statement on Reddit, including court filings with witness declarations from former staff and statements from investors. Riot Games co-founder Marc Merrill clarified that while they considered acquiring Intrepid, they ultimately decided not to proceed. Sharif accuses Dawson of orchestrating a defamation effort and claims that investor Jason Caramanis sought to intimidate him. Additionally, TFE Games Holdings has filed a separate lawsuit against Sharif for allegedly misappropriating funds. Sharif asserts that he believed the company was financially stable before its shutdown and that access to financial details was limited after a control shift in 2024.
AppWizard
April 10, 2026
Amazon Games has undergone restructuring, resulting in the departure of community manager Roxanne Sabo and producer Henry Stelter from the Lost Ark development team. Franchise lead Matt Huston announced that the latest video roadmap would be the last before transitioning to text-based updates. He encouraged the community to show appreciation for Sabo and Stelter, and the community responded with supportive messages. Despite the changes, several updates for Lost Ark are scheduled, including the first Shadow Raid in April, new solo challenges like Chaos Rifts, and the introduction of tier-four upper ancient gear. Upcoming content includes the return of Snowflake Argos in May and the Catarum Archipelago in June, requiring players to reach item level 1700 for access. The Horizon Cathedral Abyssal Raid is also set for June, aimed at advancing endgame progression.
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