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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Slinks Out of the Shadows on May 25th

The story-driven adventure across Middle-earth arrives this May for PC and consoles— Sméagol will swear it on the Precious!

Hamburg, Germany, March 23rd, 2023 – Today Daedalic Entertainment and NACON announced that their highly anticipated adventure game, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, will release to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox on May 25th. A version for Nintendo Switch™ is planned for later this year. Based on the beloved The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien, the fantasy game takes players on an epic journey across Middle-earth, starring one of the lore‘s most compelling characters: Sméagol— *Gollum, Gollum*.

Check out fresh gameplay from Middle-earth, with insights from the developers inspired by the iconic lore.  Daedalic and Nacon will stream a special showcase at 5.30pm GMT / 6.30pm CET on Twitch today. 

Watch the new story trailer on Youtube

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a story-driven action adventure. Embark on a perilous journey as Gollum, chasing the only thing that is precious to you. Climb, leap, and sneak your way past dangers or into advantageous spots. Gollum is skillful and sly, and torn by a split personality. It is up to you to decide whether to yield to the darker side of Gollum or trust the kinder gentler hint of Sméagol. 

Co-published by Daedalic Entertainment and NACON, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is developed by a small team of passionate Tolkienites at Daedalic Entertainment in partnership with Middle-earth Enterprises. The game will release on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch™. A physical edition for consoles will also be available.

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About NACON

NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group founded in 2019 to optimize its know-how through strong synergies in the video game market. By bringing together its 16 development studios, the publishing of AA video games, the design and distribution of premium gaming devices, NACON focuses 30 years of expertise at the service of players. This new unified business unit strengthens NACON’s position in the market and enables it to innovate by creating new unique competitive advantages. https://corporate.nacongaming.com/

About Daedalic Entertainment

Daedalic Entertainment publishes and develops high-quality games for all platforms. The company has a diverse line-up of high-quality titles, including classic adventures, RPGs, and strategy and multiplayer games. With an international team of around 100 employees, Daedalic is currently developing a new line-up of innovative games across consoles, PC, and mobile platforms. 

Based in Hamburg, Germany, Daedalic is one of Europe’s most acclaimed publishers and developers. With a total of 32 awards in the German Developers Award (including multiple accolades for ‘Studio of the Year’) and 12 German Computer Game Awards for genre-defining games such as Deponia, Edna & Harvey, Silence, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth, The Long Journey Home, and State of Mind, Daedalic is a record holder for the two most prestigious game awards in Germany. Recent publishing hits include Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Iratus: Lord of the Dead, Partisans 1941 and more. 

Daedalic is currently developing The Lord of the Rings – Gollum. The story-driven adventure tells the story of Gollum from a perspective never witnessed before in any storytelling media, all the while staying faithful to the legendary books of J.R.R. Tolkien. 

About Middle-earth Enterprises

 Middle-earth created by J.R.R. Tolkien is the definitive, deepest, richest and most beloved fantasy world of our time.  As its stewards and custodians, our goal is to consistently deliver a wealth of great content in both new, and known formats; to ensure Middle-earth’s rightful place as the world’s leading fantasy IP and brand, forever. Inspired by our deep appreciation for the fictional world created by Professor Tolkien, we are dedicated to working with those providing highest quality products in accordance with best green business and sustainability practices, including fair trade, equality in the workplace, and a commitment to protect our earth, its wondrous beauty and the viability of every living creature.  Middle-earth Enterprises has been producing and licensing films,  merchandise, services, and live stage productions based upon The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books, for more than four decades. www.middleearth.com

GODSOME: CLASH OF GODS WELCOMES NEW PLAYERS WITH AN ADDITIONAL SERVER AND MORE IN MARCH UPDATE

Players can celebrate tons of epic features in this month’s godly update

SEOUL – March 24, 2023 – The latest update for mobile MMORTS GODSOME: Clash of Godstakes players on an epic journey with several brand-new features. Players in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand and the Philippines can now enjoy the March update, which introduces a new server, updated Guide Missions and a Guardian System awarding tons of experience fit for a god.

Prophets who join the battle will experience:

  • New Server – Beginning players can begin their journey in a new Haven and experience a unique Chronicle.
  • New Content Guide – This fresh Content Guide allows players to navigate and plan their gameplay more efficiently.
  • Updated Guide Missions – The new and improved missions are updated to provide easier access and understanding of Guide Missions and their respective rewards.
  • Guardian System – With this added system, players can defeat Loki’s powerful guardians stationed at different locations to obtain godly experience.
  • Two Languages Added – Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese (Simplified) are now added as in-game languages so more players can enjoy the game in their native tongue.
  • Several Quality-of-Life Improvements – Players can look forward to game design and graphic improvements, improved optimization and compatibility, all-new icons and more.

About GODSOME: Clash of Gods

GODSOME: Clash of Gods is a new MMORTS mobile game developed by Nexon Games. It combines MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) and RTS (Real-Time Strategy) elements through which large numbers of players can interact and battle in a vast continent and at the same time control troops in real time to devise strategies and triumph in the battlefield. Players can choose one from seven different mythologies and develop their gods to lead them into battle.

GODSOME: Clash of Gods officially launched on Oct. 20 in select countries:

Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. This new MMORTS masterpiece by Nexon Games is available for both Android and iOS devices. More regions will be available soon.

GODSOME: Clash of Gods is available to download here.

Website: http://godsome.nexon.com/

About NEXON Co., Ltd. https://company.nexon.co.jp/en/

Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.

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Focus Entertainment Brings Massive Game Lineup to PAX East 2023

Check out playable demos for Aliens: Dark Descent, Atlas Fallen, Void Crew, Warhammer 40K: Boltgun, My Time at Sandrock, Atomic Heart and more!

PARIS March 23, 2023 — Publisher Focus Entertainment is happy to announce its presence at PAX East 2023 from March 23–26 with the reveal of its exciting show lineup. The following games will be featured at Focus Entertainment Booth #13085, with playable demos available for each title:

Aliens: Dark Descent

Focus Entertainment and Tindalos Interactive, in collaboration with 20th Century Studios, recently revealed that Aliens: Dark Descent, the enthralling, single-player, squad-based tactical action game set within the iconic Alien franchise, is coming June 20 to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Get your first look at the thrilling experience awaiting players on the planet Lethe by watching the gameplay commentary trailer and pre-order now!

Void Crew

Focus Entertainment has partnered with studio Hutlihut for Void Crew, a thrilling space adventure where you’ll explore, fight and loot through the galaxy in a team of up to four players. Discover the game’s fun reveal trailer and wishlist the title on Steam to get the latest updates. Don’t miss your opportunity to try out this immersive, co-op space experience firsthand at PAX East!

Atlas Fallen

Atlas Fallen, the epic fantasy action RPG where you’ll battle legendary creatures in superpowered combat, recently announced its May 16 release date with an exciting gameplay reveal trailer. Developed by Focus Entertainment’s studio Deck13 Interactive, the game is open for pre-orders on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

My Time at Sandrock

Focus Entertainment has partnered with studio Pathea for My Time at Sandrock, the second installment in the million-selling My Time series combining life sim and RPG. The game is now available on Steam Early Access.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, the bloody explosive homage to the retro shooters of yore set in Games Workshop’s iconic universe, is coming in 2023 to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Play it at PAX East and wishlist it now!

Dordogne

Dordogne, the colorfully delicate narrative adventure game about childhood memories, love and family, has an exclusive PAX East demo that’s a perfect occasion to take a nostalgic trip back in time. The game launches later this year on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. You can wishlist it now on Steam and Nintendo Switch.

Warstride Challenges

Warstride Challenges, the fast-paced, high-octane FPS featuring addictive speedrunning levels, currently on Steam Early Access, is playable at PAX East. Come get a taste of thrilling FPS action before it officially launches later this year on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Atomic Heart

Following its recent launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC, Atomic Heart, the action RPG set in the mad utopia of a fictional USSR, is also at PAX East with its own playable demo for those who have yet to discover the atomic way!

Indie Gems from Deck13 Spotlight

Deck13 Spotlight has joined the Focus booth to present two of its indie games. Chained Echoes, the recently released RPG praised by fans and critics alike, is playable for attendees, as well as the permadeath action RPG Holomento, currently in early access on Steam and GOG.com.

Resident Evil 4 New Game Plus Gameplay

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With a full playthrough already under our belts, Leon ventures back into the horrors of Resident Evil 4 packing fully upgraded gear, an infinite durability knife, and most importantly an infinite rocket launcher through the first three chapters of the game.

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president’s kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

Resident Evil 4
Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publisher: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Platform: Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Release Date: 24 Mar, 2023
Price: $59.99 USD

Official Website – https://www.residentevil.com/re4/en-us/

Summary:

Recommended – Resident Evil 4 hits all of the right notes as it delivers a masterclass in action horror that lives up to, and surpasses, the original in nearly every way.”

Check out our Review for Resident Evil 4 here!

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Build A Rocket Boy announces MINDSEYE – an original triple-A action-adventure game available in EVERYWHERE

New screens revealed for both upcoming titles from Game Director Leslie Benzies, together with first in-game teaser footage from MindsEye

Media Alert: International independent game development studio Build A Rocket Boy today announced MindsEye, the new title from Game Director Leslie Benzies, available in EVERYWHERE. MindsEye is a high-octane, triple-A, story-driven action-adventure game, set in a world of futuristic corporations, conspiracy theories, and sinister new technologies.

Visit EVERYWHERE.GAME and see the first teaser footage of MindsEye

EVERYWHERE is a new platform that offers a world of endless possibilities, where you can be whomever you choose and forge your own path. Compete, build and explore in the vast open world of EVERYWHERE, and take portals into new worlds and new experiences. EVERYWHERE is a place where everything is waiting to be discovered and yet to be envisioned. Everyone belongs in EVERYWHERE.

MindsEye and EVERYWHERE are two distinct triple-A products from Build A Rocket Boy and EVERYWHERE will be in the hands of players this year, initially on PC with other formats to follow.

Register now to receive all the latest news and information about EVERYWHERE and MindsEye at EVERYWHERE.GAME.

About Build A Rocket Boy
Build A Rocket Boy is an independent game developer and publisher, headquartered in Edinburgh Scotland, with operations in Budapest, Hungary and Montpellier, France. Led by game director Leslie Benzies, Build A Rocket Boy’s team includes hundreds of the industry’s brightest development talents with the shared vision to create new and innovative entertainment experiences. Build A Rocket Boy’s first project is EVERYWHERE a new multi-world game experience that blurs the line between reality and the digital world.

Journey to the Heart of the Rainforest with Planet Zoo: Tropical Pack

Introduces five highly requested animals, an array of vibrant scenery, plus an exciting new career scenario

Cambridge, UK – 23 March 2023 Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) announced today a thrilling expansion for the ultimate zoo simulation, Planet Zoo. Players can discover the incredible inhabitants of lush rainforests with Planet Zoo: Tropical Pack, arriving on Steam on 4 April 2023 for a suggested retail price of £7.99 / $9.99 / €9.99.

From the dense forest floor to the bustling canopy, Planet Zoo: Tropical Pack invites players to welcome five fascinating species into their zoos. Guests will hear the distinctive call of the Lar Gibbon as it whips through the trees; spot the auburn-coated Red River Hog as it scavenges in the soil; glimpse the elusive Fossa as it climbs through the branches; and spy the impressive Asian Water Monitor as it emerges from its pond. The leisurely Brown-Throated Sloth is also sure to delight as it slowly moves across the Walkthrough Exhibit.

Arriving alongside these unique new species, zookeepers can create tranquil tropical landscapes with over 200 pieces of stunning scenery inspired by the rich architecture and flora of Southeast Asia. Guests can stroll through sprawling Tongkonan villages and serene Balinese temples thanks to tiered buildings and intricate stone carvings, while vivid tropical foliage such as the potent-smelling Rafflesia and Attenborough’s Pitcher Plant provide pops of colour amidst shady leaves.

Planet Zoo: Tropical Pack also brings a thrilling new Career scenario set in the depths of the jungle. Zookeepers will reunite with Tiffany Summers as well as a returning villain from previous scenarios, working to reverse the fortunes of the struggling zoo gifted by her father. Keeping a cool head amidst sweltering conditions is essential to ensure its animals can truly thrive.

In addition, zookeepers can also enjoy a free base-game update, which provides a range of features and enhancements, including more complex social dynamics across various species. Alongside a number of quality-of-life updates, brachiation is now possible on vines, while players can also place null paths within their zoos.

For full details of the free update, check out: https://www.planetzoogame.com/news/planet-zoo-tropical-pack-arriving-4-april.

Planet Zoo: Tropical Pack requires the Planet Zoo base game to download and play. Planet Zoo is available now on Steam with an RRP of £34.99 / $44.99 / €44.99, Planet Zoo: Deluxe Edition RRP for £42.99 / $54.99 / €54.99. Additionally, for those looking to discover the delights of Planet Zoo for the very first time, Planet Zoo: Ultimate Edition is the definitive version of the game, offering every piece of DLC ever made.

Visit the Planet Zoo website at PlanetZooGame.com

About Planet Zoo
Simulation Runs Wild in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Jurassic World Evolution (2018), Planet Coaster (2016) and Zoo Tycoon (2013) comes the ultimate zoo sim, featuring authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them. Craft unique habitats and vast landscapes, make big decisions and meaningful choices, and nurture your animals as you construct and manage the world’s wildest zoos. Build and run a truly modern zoo where animal welfare and conservation comes first.

About Frontier
Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) is a leading independent developer and publisher of videogames founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games, primarily for personal computers and videogame consoles. As well as self-publishing internally developed games, Frontier also publishes games developed by carefully selected partner studios under its Frontier Foundry games label.

Gameloft for brands Releases New Industry Whitepaper “THE MARKETING ROI IN GAMING – The Positive Impact of Gaming for Brands”

This study, conducted by Gameloft for brands, aims to offer brands a new KPI to help them assess their marketing ROI when running video game-based activations

PARIS, FRANCE – March 21, 2023 – Gameloft for brands, a leader in the creation of gamified experiences for brands, today announced the release of a new whitepaper entitled “THE MARKETING ROI IN GAMING – The Positive Impact of Gaming for Brands”. The report presented during this year’s IAB PlayFronts New York, provides a methodology and a brand-new KPI to measure the effectiveness of gaming and understand how to benchmark it against digital and traditional media. 

Video games live by their own rules and are the only medium where the user actively participates in the creation of their experience, leading to strong engagement and attention. By generating positive emotions, gaming offers a unique “positive moment” for brands to engage their audience, significantly impacting positively brand attractiveness which, in turn, generates affinity and love. We call this “the brand likeability factor”. 

Gameloft for brands used an approach inspired by the RCQ* (Reach, Cost, and Quality) methodology to define a brand-new KPI that takes into consideration the quality of the gaming moment.

Entitled the “Gameloft Quality Score”, it aims to measure the effectiveness of a given advertising campaign, by analyzing the synergy between the quality of  the context in which the campaign is delivered and the creative assets used to deliver it. This is done by leveraging the traditional measures of exposure and engagement that marketers are familiar with.

“It is essential to understand the relationship between the contextual environment of a campaign and the advertising effectiveness. Our expertise at Gameloft for brands gives us great visibility on how the game context influences the ways a player processes an advertising message delivered in a video game and how to more effectively measure its impact on brand affinity and return on investment”, says Alexandre Tan, Executive Vice-President of Advertising and Brand Partnerships at Gameloft. “Thanks to the Gameloft Quality Score, brands are now able to more accurately measure their Marketing ROI“ concludes Alexandre Tan.

Gameloft for brands’ white paper “The Marketing ROI in Gaming” is available here.

For more information on Gameloft for brands please visit: https://www.gameloft.com/for-brands/

*The RCQ (“Reach, Cost, Quality”) methodology has been first documented by Dr. Thomas Bauer, Dr. Tjark Freundt and Ingeborg Molden Hegstad in Retail Marketing and Branding by Jesko Perrey and Dennis Spillecke (2013, John Wiley & Sons Publications)

About Gameloft for brands

Gameloft for brands offers leading advertising and gamification solutions to help brands better connect with their audiences. Through interactive content and immersive experiences supported by its extensive in-game media network, Gameloft for brands leverages its longstanding gaming expertise to engage people in meaningful ways with an unparalleled level of transparency and safety. Gameloft for brands has received the TAG Certification Against Fraud Seal and follows MOAT’s standards. To date, Gameloft for brands has delivered more than 10,000 campaigns for prestigious brands such as Air France, Coca-Cola®, Ferrero, Ford, FOX™, Automobili Lamborghini, ING, Netflix, Procter & Gamble, Samsung and LEGO, in over 40 countries around the world (North America, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, etc.) and our work has been honored with over 50 awards from marketing organizations.

TACTICAL RPG ZORIA: AGE OF SHATTERING ANNOUNCES EARLY ACCESS RELEASE WITH NEW TRAILER

Katowice, Poland, 23 March 2023: Tiny Trinket Games and Anshar Publishing are excited to announce that their squad based tactical RPG Zoria: Age of Shattering will launch into Early Access on PC (Steam and Gog) on 27 April 2023.

Zoria: Age of Shattering is a squad-based tactical RPG with fluid turn-based combat, outpost, and followers management, set in the expansive fantasy world of Zoria. Players will lead a team of four heroes with their unique skills and perks, with every team member contributing to each battle. Explore the world of Zoria, do battle in dynamic turn based combat and hone your crafting skills to survive.

About Zoria: Age of Shattering

  • You are the Commander – Lead your diverse team through the fantasy lands of a Uram continent and challenge countless groups of monsters and bosses.
  • Explore the world of Zoria – Zoria has now fallen prey to the sheer brutality of the hellspawn that roams its land. Its lush forests, mysterious caves, and majestic buildings have transformed into haunting locations. Explore these mysterious lands to uncover the mysteries within.
  • Dynamic Turn Based combat – Use the unique skills of all of your party members to fight your way through the land. Attack from close range or distance with different attack patterns and directions; heal or shield allies with various spells and commands and use your surroundings to your advantage.
  • Craft, rest and survive – Keep a keen eye on your equipment and vitality as they both deteriorate over time. A bonfire in Zoria’s provides a safe spot to restock your resources and prepare for the next battle.
  • Class based accessibility – Take care of each of your warriors’ skill development, and it will repay you on the battlefield. Having an individual with the right skills can get you into previously inaccessible places and quests. Specific characters interacting with various objects in the world of Zoria may lead you to discover hidden treasures or make your travel easier, so explore all the options!
  • Base management – You have to be wise in and out of the battle. Players can regularly update the base by unlocking new wings to the buildings, which will reward you with resources, quests, or items.
  • Follow missions – In your outpost, you can plan and assign tasks to your companions. Send selected party members on an autonomic mission, in which you won’t participate but will receive what they find along the way. Never forget that their lives are in your hands!

Zoria: Age of Shattering will be available to play at PAX East 2023 from 23 – 26 March at booth #11046.

About Anshar Publishing

Anshar Publishing focuses on providing comprehensive marketing and publishing services for PC and console games. We believe that marketing deserves craftsmanship and an individual approach to each project, based on the expertise of our team professionals. Created in 2021, the team consists of Anshar Studios veterans and experienced specialists who gained their understanding of the industry at key Polish game studios. Apart from experience, we are a group of passionate gamers with an openness to support independent developers and increase the visibility of their hidden gems. We are ready to be challenged and pave the way to your target audience.

Blood, Death, Annihilation! Bloodhound, the Arcade Horror FPS by Kruger & Flint Productions, Releases Free Prologue March 30th on Steam!

Inspired by the legends of the 90s, Bloodhound will leave no Weapon left Loaded and no Demon left Standing, as Players Rush Fingers on Triggers in a Deadly Battle pitting Good versus Evil!

Do you have what it takes to Obliterate the Cult of Astaroth? Wishlist Bloodhound: First Day in Hell here and Get Ready to Kick Some Satanist Ass!

Kruger & Flint Productions is excited to announce the release of the prologue version of Bloodhound, a super fast paced arcade horror FPS game inspired by the legends of the 90s!

From March 30th, players will be able to download and play Bloodhound: First Day in Hell free on Steam: wishlist it here!

In Bloodhound, players take on the role of a member of the Order of Keepers of the Gates, tasked with guarding the gates of Hell against the Cult of Astaroth, who seek to open them and let evil loose.

With hellish locations inspired by cult horror movies and real world locations, tons of unique enemies and devastating Hell bosses, an arsenal of weapons, including a machete, double-barreled shotgun, crossbow, rocket launcher and a chainsaw-flamethrower (to name but a few!) players can expect to face the army of Hell locked and loaded, ready to experience a hyper fast-paced and bloody explosive gameplay.

“We’re thrilled to finally reveal the date of the prologue version of Bloodhound, with  not long to go until the full game is released a little later this year,” said Kruger & Flint Productions’ CEO, Rafal “Flint” Krzeminski. “We can’t wait for players to warm up their trigger fingers and kill some demons in the process, ready to embrace hell and survive to tell the tale come full release day!”  

The prologue version of Bloodhound will be available to play from March 30th. For more information about Bloodhound, please visit the official website: https://knfproductions.com/en/games/bloodhound/ 

Wishlist Bloodhound: First Day in Hell here and get ready to obliterate evil on March 30th!

About Kruger & Flint Productions

Kruger & Flint Productions is an independent game studio based in Warsaw, Poland. The studio was founded in 2021 with a mission to create unique and engaging games that combine classic gameplay mechanics with modern twists. Bloodhound is their latest project! Players are invited to take up arms and defend the gates of hell at all costs, should they be opened, all evil will be let loose.

STEAL A MARCH ON YOUR RIVALS AND REVISIT ERENOR FOR THIS YEAR’S FIRST ARCHEAGE CONTENT DROP

ArcheAge’s Spring Update features a host of improvements, revamped instances and all-new Twitch Drop events

Amsterdam, The Netherlands — March 23, 2023 | It is with great excitement that Kakao Games and XLGames announce ArcheAge’s first content update of 2023. The Spring Update will include a wealth of improvements and reworking of in-game features, engineered by the development team to continue enhancing player experience. 

Among a flurry of changes in the update, two instances have been tweaked. The Fall of Hiram City will see Normal and Hard modes combined into one singular, condensed option, and is now accessible two times per week on Fridays and Sundays. With a shortened duration and no transition to nighttime, The Fall of Hiram City will now be easier to jump in. The Skyfin Nest Arena — which has previously only been available by chance — has now become its own instance. Rewards and rules will, however, remain the same.

A new tier has been introduced for Brilliant Erenor Accessories; you can now awaken a Mythic or higher grade Radiant Erenor Accessory into Brilliant, by using a Radiant or Blessed Erenor Awakening Scroll.

Alongside skill balancing, a number of improvements to Faction Activity Points will also be featured in the Spring Update. These include increases in the weight of influence for Siege content directly related to Faction activity, and Faction Activity Points for raids lasting longer than before. Points will no longer be visible. These alterations aim to reduce the possibility scores being influenced through deliberate player forfeiting.

The Exile System has also received some tweaks, such as enhancements to capacity to allow for more players to be exiled, with the goal of rectifying difficulties players have encountered when transferring factions. Moreover, Auctions now incorporate a bidding system so players can battle it out for bargains. 

As an additional guild benefit, growth support items are now available via the Prestige Shop. Once an item is used, an “effect region” will manifest which guild members must be within in order to receive any buffs.

ArcheAge’s Spring Content Update offers plenty for those returning to Erenor, but as further incentive, an all-new Twitch Drop event goes live from today (until April 17). Players will have the opportunity to get their hands on desirable in-game items, ranging from Bound Labor Rechargers to Manastorm Crystals. The longer you stay tuned, the better the reward.

For more information on ArcheAge and the Spring Update, please visit the official site. You can also follow ArcheAge on Discord.

About Kakao Games

Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games, responsible for releasing titles including: Pearl Abyss’ Black Desert Online (serviced in North America and Europe until early 2021), KRAFTON’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (serviced in Korea), XLGAMES’ ArcheAge, Survival MOBA Eternal Return (serviced in North America, Europe and Oceania), Kong Studios’ Guardian Tales (serviced in North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania), Cygames’ World Flipper and XLGAMES’ Moonlight Sculptor (serviced in North America and Europe).

About XLGAMES

XLGAMES was established in 2003 by Jake Song, the developer behind the classic MMORPG, Lineage. In 2006, it developed XL1, an online racing game, and in 2013, the online MMORPG ArcheAge, currently in service worldwide. In 2019, Moonlight Sculptor was released in Korea, based on the light novel The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor, successfully reiterated into a mobile game. Moonlight Sculptor was released globally in 2021. XLGAMES has a vision of linking the beginning and the end of RPG games, and hopes to achieve its mission of enriching lives through its games.