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Gamescom 2026: Petit Planet doesn't wow me but it does calm me, and that's what matters | MMORPG.com Jess checked out the latest cozy sim inspired by games like Animal Cross, Petit Planet. And while the gameplay doesn't wow her, it does calm her. Read on here. Read the full story here

Petit Planet is as cute and cozy as it promises, and just different enough from Animal Crossing to feel fresh. During my demo at Gamescom, I played a one-hour introduction where I started building my first planet with my first Neighbors. Right away, Petit Planet minimized grinding and encouraged me to nurture the planet and bond with my new friends. Petit Planet is essentially about peaceful space colonization. You play as a Planet Tender, the one in charge of bringing life to the planet.

Soulframe Preludes 16, “Of Hook & Hound” is on the way, and the team previewed the next update with a new teaser and some details. Digital Extremes, you had me at the words “puppy bonding system”. In addition to said puppy bonding, which we do get a peek at in the teaser, also coming in Preludes 16 will be Fishing, dynamic weather, the ability to customize your weapon with Tempers, and a series of combat updates.

Now that the game is on consoles, the Once Human team is assessing demand for the various server offerings. Changes are coming across regions to RaidZone console-exclusive servers. Starry Studio is also teasing a class update on the way, and if you’ve wanted to ride mounted into battle, you’re in luck.

Funcom has shared console specs for Dune: Awakening's upcoming launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There’s also a new newsletter, with tons more from Gamescom,  community creations, and even a video of the game adapted by the community to VR. If you want to play on Xbox Series S, you’ll get to enjoy 60fps, and Dynamic 720p-1080p.

Camelot Unchained Completely Overhauls Cless Experience, Improves Gathering, Emphasizing RvR | MMORPG.com An extended Early Access weekend for Camelot Unchained, with a new update that adds a new Class Experience gain system, gathering overhauls (including leveled nodes), and more. Read the full story here

Unico is launching its own modern PVM-style display for all the retro-heads out there, and its Kickstarter is coming soon. Unico, known for its arcade cabinets and monitors, is releasing its own recreation of the venerable PVM display, with modern sensibilities. The ULW10 Traveller, which is described as a "modern take on the retro 4:3 PVM monitor," aims to help recreate the feeling many of us had playing our old consoles on a classic monitor.

Have you ever thought to yourself, how would I survive in the ocean if it turned into a living being and tried to kill me? If you have, you no longer have to worry, because NetEase's MMO Once Human answers that question for you. During Gamescom 2026, I was able to go hands-on with the game's upcoming expansion and talk to Once Human's head of operations, Derek Qiu, about Isles of Abyss. The expansion is set to be the game's largest content update yet.

Camelot Unchained has a new update and an extended Early Access weekend. The 0.48 update features a complete overhaul of the class experience gain system, improvements to gathering, including new and improved nodes, along with some polish and balance changes for current features. The servers will remain open through Tuesday at 1pm ET for this session. Those logging in will have to adjust to the new experience system, with XP now coming from dealing damage and healing your allies in RvR combat.