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This week in Early access · updated Fri Oct 23 2026

Early access gaming saw substantial content expansion this week across multiple genres. Survival and cooperative titles like Windrose and Stormforge advanced their development trajectories, with the latter confirming a November launch window following a demo refresh. Competitive multiplayer projects including ZeroSpace and March of Giants introduced new factions and gameplay refinements, while tactical experiences like Camelot Unchained added siege mechanics and new character options. Meanwhile, progression-focused titles such as Fellowship and World of Warcraft Forever implemented significant system overhauls and level expansions respectively, reflecting ongoing iteration cycles common to early access development. Several indie MMO projects simultaneously delivered updates, highlighting the sector's continued activity.

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BitCraft adds river platforms and autumn features in new patch

BitCraft has entered its autumn season, bringing seasonal resources and decorations to the game world. The latest patch introduces river platforms that players can place to form temporary bridges. The title is currently …

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Farever's Call to Glory update adds heroic dungeons and epic loot

Farever's second major early access update, Call to Glory, introduces a heroic dungeon difficulty with stronger enemies and new boss mechanics. It adds epic gear, faction-themed infusions, additional reputations, improve…

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ArcheAge Chronicles Demo Coming to Steam Next Fest

XL Games will offer a free demo of ArcheAge Chronicles during Steam Next Fest this month. The public build will include PvP for the first time, according to the announcement.

· via MMORPG.com

Stars Reach outlines upcoming professions and combat updates

Stars Reach's latest video features Raph Koster acknowledging player interest in gameplay loops. The developers plan to share a roadmap next week detailing professions such as xenobiology, rangering, and foraging, along …

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Tyr update expands squads and introduces Core map

Stoke Games' free-to-play tank hero shooter Tyr has received an update adding a new urban map called Core. The patch also raises squad sizes from three to eight players and promises matchmaking with equal team sizes. Oth…

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Steel Aces Opens Free Weekend Preview Ahead of Early Access

Armative Studios is holding a free open play weekend for Steel Aces, a historically authentic tank MMO, through September 27. Participants can try all main features with no monetization and keep unlocks when early access…

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