Welcome to The Adventurer's Guild
A monthly look into the Gaiscioch Adventures
Welcome to our first edition of the Adventurer's Guild, a monthly look at new and upcoming adventures within the Gaiscioch Community. Here, we will dive in and explore the far reaches of the MMORPG and Cooperative space. Join us while we search for those rare gems and glorious adventures on our way to locating the next big Chapter.
Upcoming Events
Mondays @ 6 PM PT: Warborne with Gaiscioch
Adventure: Warborne Above Ashes | Hosted By: FoghladhaThursdays @ 2 PM PT: Deep Rocking!
Adventure: Deep Rock Galactic | Hosted By: KittyFridays @ 6 PM PT: Warborne with Gaiscioch
Adventure: Warborne Above Ashes | Hosted By: FoghladhaSaturdays @ 1 PM PT: Warborne with Gaiscioch
Adventure: Warborne Above Ashes | Hosted By: FoghladhaSaturdays at 1 PM PT: Gathering of the Hall of Monument points
Adventure: Guild Wars | Hosted By: Mika
Release Dates, Betas & Early Access
Voyagers of Nera - Sept. 16
Warborne: Above Ashes - Sept. 19
Jump Space - Sept. 19
Kingmakers - Oct. 8
Fellowship - Oct. 9
Feature Story
Get Warborne With Gaiscioch!
Calling all members, past and present. We need your help in launching our clan into Warborne in true Gaiscioch fashion. There is a prelaunch contest right now, and we're aiming to place in the top 20. To do so, we need people to sign up to join the clan.
By signing up, you help move us up the leaderboard and give us a head start on launch day, which is September 19th. We appreciate your support, and be sure to spin to win in their prize wheel. You may win some pretty sweet stuff, as well as cash shop currency in-game.
This little gem is shaping up to be a chapter potential as it has both PvE and PvP, and allows guilds to exceed 200 players. I encourage everyone to give it a try. It will be available on Steam for free.
The Details:
Guild: Gaiscioch
Server: TBD - North American
Faction: Emberwild
Guild Base: Sundered Wastes
What is Warborne Above Ashes?
Warborne Above Ashes is a free-to-play, sci-fi post-apocalyptic MMO designed for large-scale, player-driven conflict. The game centers around a relentless war between six rival factions, with the ultimate goal of controlling the world's territory. Gameplay is structured around monthly seasons, where players start fresh each month in a new campaign. The core experience is an exciting blend of MOBA-style combat, strategic base management, and a persistent open world that supports battles ranging from small-scale skirmishes to massive 100 vs. 100 wars.
Players take on the role of a "Driftmaster," a powerful hero who can be customized with various weapons, armor, and abilities to create a unique build. As you explore the world, you'll engage in both PvP and PvE encounters, with a focus on resource gathering and logistics to support your faction's war effort. Your personal, mobile base, called a "Drift Mark," is a central hub for crafting and storage, but it also serves as a strategic asset that can be moved and fortified on the ever-shifting battlefield. The game promises a dynamic, high-stakes environment where your actions directly contribute to your faction's success.
But what about for us PvE exclusive players?
If you're a PvE player intrigued by a new challenge, don't let Warborne Above Ashes’s PvP focus scare you away. Beneath the surface of its faction warfare lies a rewarding and robust PvE experience that's essential to success.
Your journey starts with exploration and survival in a hostile, sci-fi world. You'll spend your time gathering resources, which are crucial for crafting gear, building up your mobile base, and even constructing powerful siege weapons. The world is filled with AI mobs and challenging boss fights that guard critical objectives and offer valuable loot.
You won't just be fighting against other players; you'll be an integral part of your faction's ecosystem, acting as a logistics master. Your efforts to secure resources, craft equipment, and build defenses directly support your entire team's push for territory. While the big PvP battles happen, you can focus on mastering your character's unique build, exploring new zones, and taking down high-level mobs to get better gear and climb the power ladder.
The game's loot system also adds a thrilling layer to PvE. You can get incredible drops from enemy mobs and bosses, which can be the key to creating a perfect character build. The combination of deep character customization, challenging encounters, and a direct impact on your faction's success makes the PvE in Warborne Above Ashes feel meaningful and engaging.
Active Adventures
Guild Wars Classic
The original Guild Wars continues to be a point of interest for its dedicated community. While major new content is rare, the development team has been quietly supporting the game. In the past month, they have given official partnerships to several content creators focused on the original game, a move that has sparked conversation within the community about the future of the beloved classic. This comes after the game's 20-year anniversary update, which added new collectibles and bundles for players.
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Delta Force
The free-to-play tactical shooter Delta Force has been making waves with its recent console launch. The game is now available on PlayStation and Xbox, with full cross-play and cross-progression between PC and consoles, allowing players to jump between platforms seamlessly. The console launch has boosted the game's player numbers, with a new all-time concurrent player record being set on Steam. The console version launched with a campaign inspired by Black Hawk Down.
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Dune: Awakening
Funcom has revealed a massive roadmap for Dune: Awakening, outlining a 10-year plan for the survival MMO. Player retention has reportedly exceeded expectations, which is great news for the game's future. The development team has also just announced the next major content releases.
Coming this fall on September 10th, players can expect the free "Chapter 2" update, which continues the main story. Additionally, a paid DLC, "The Lost Harvest," will be released at the same time, offering a new standalone storyline and exclusive cosmetics. The game also recently had a free trial during Gamescom, allowing new players to experience the world of Arrakis.
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Once Human
The multiplayer survival game Once Human has been a highlight at Gamescom 2025, where the development team announced a major new update. The "Stellar Resonance" update, which launches on August 28th, introduces a new, challenging wave-based survival mode. This mode, part of the "Visional Wheel: Starfall Inversion" event, will have players defending "Gravity Integrators" from waves of enemies to earn tiered rewards based on how high the integrators ascend. The update also includes a variety of quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and anti-cheat optimizations.
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Past Adventure Updates
Last Epoch
Last Epoch has just launched its third season, "Beneath Ancient Skies," which introduces a new story chapter and a seasonal endgame challenge called "Primal Hunts." Players can now explore Chapter 10 of the campaign, which takes them to the Ancient Era, and track down a new, evolving boss called the Rift Beast. The update also brings significant class overhauls, including reworks for the Acolyte's Lich and Necromancer masteries, as well as quality-of-life improvements to the loot filter and crafting systems.
Path of Exile 2
Grinding Gear Games has announced a massive content update for Path of Exile 2 titled "The Third Edict," which is set to launch on August 29th. The update includes a new League mechanic, the removal of the Cruel difficulty, and significant changes to the game's core systems, including a new "Sprint" feature. The developers also revealed updates to crafting, trading, and a variety of new skills and support gems.
Lost Ark
A new update for Lost Ark is now live, bringing the new Valkyrie Advanced Class to the game. This support-focused class uses a one-handed sword and holy light to heal and buff allies. The update also includes the "Rise of the Valkyrie" progression event and a new "Trust Point" system that impacts player trading.
Throne & Liberty
Throne & Liberty has been teasing a variety of new content, with a major update for the Korean server. This update introduces a nightmare mode for the new raid, alongside new legendary accessories and outfits. The development team at NCSoft also recently gave a behind-the-scenes look at the new Orb weapon, a magic-based support/DPS weapon expected in a future update.
New World: Aeternum
Amazon Games' recent developer update for New World provided a look into the game's long-term plans. The roadmap for 2025 includes a variety of new content and quality-of-life features, with a focus on PvP with the new "Capture the Flag" mode and new PvP artifacts. The developers also teased a new zone and a new raid, along with highly requested features like global crafting storage and the ability to save attribute sets.