Plunderstorm Statistics (So Far)!

A Fallout 3 fan has built the iconic location of Megaton in Far Cry 5 Arcade mode. Many Far Cry 5 fans have used the Arcade tools to build unique things, but this may be the most impressive Fallout 3 build from the game mode.

As Plunderstorm has ended and set sail for fairer seas, Lead Software Engineer Orlando Salvatore shared a short retrospective celebrating the heart and innovation that went into creating the standalone event! Plunderstorm AnnouncementPlunderstorm Mid-Point Statistics$50k Creator Royale Spanning just over a month, the 60v60 Battle Royale activity was an instant success! Serving as a team lead on the goblin workshop that is Blizzard's secretive experimental gameplay group, Lead Software Engineer Orlando Salvatore shared his thoughts on Twitter today, detailing innovation and experimentation that went into creating the limited-time event, making it as streamlined and user-friendly as possible for both veterans of the game and new players. An activity marked by several firsts for World of Warcraft, there are things they may try again and others they may never do again, but the clear passion and excitement that went into developing Plunderstorm was visible for all to see.

Attention all raiders, rovers, freebooters, buccaneers, corsairs, and scallywags! Today is the final day of Plunderstorm, with roughly 14 hours left to finish farming renown before the limited-time event leaves our shores! Luckily, even if you haven't reached Renown 40 and unlocked the full list of rewards yet, all renown is still doubled throughout the final hours of the Plundersurge, until the event ends with tomorrow's weekly reset. Note that because Plunderstorm is separate from the regular game servers, it is likely to shut down tomorrow for other regions as well, rather than with their own weekly resets. Although the event is leaving for fairer seas, it isn't necessarily gone for good. In an interview with IGN, Warcraft General Manager John Hight discussed the possibilities of bringing the event back or evolving the technology into future events.

Amid the latest kerfuffle to hit Escape from Tarkov, Madfinger Games has announced that Gray Zone Warfare enters Steam Early Access on April 30th. Check out the announcement trailer below, highlighting positive impressions from various content creators.

The variety of farm types in Stardew Valley allow players to approach the game in a number of ways, including one fan who devised an intricately structured Forest Farm. With the release of Stardew Valley Update 1.6, both new and returning players have been jumping in to try out each of the different starter farms, leading many to share their farm layouts to assist and inspire others.

An established Ubisoft leaker recently fueled some wild speculation with a cryptic post that some fans interpreted as a hint that Far Cry 7 will star Cillian Murphy. While the insider subsequently dismissed this theory, the Far Cry teaser still ended up stirring quite a bit of chatter among the fandom.

The limited-time game mode for offers a variety of exclusive rewards to the event that may disappear if you don't earn enough Renown. Your Renown Level can be increased by collecting Plunder, which is given for completing a variety of tasks in the new mode. Cosmetics, titles, mounts, and more are available to those who farm enough Renown during this temporary event.

It's time to rejoice for fans of Pokemon, Far Cry, and Street Fighter as comic books based on these hit game franchises are set to be part of a giveaway. Free copies of comic books that tie into Pokemon and other games will be available in select stores for a limited time next month.

MrGM interviewed Warcraft Vice-President Holly Longdale about lessons from Plunderstorm, experimental modes, and NA x EU cross-region play.

Starting with the Weekly reset, Blizzard has announced 2x reputation in Plunderstorm until the event ends the week of April 30th.

Hoist the sails and batten the hatches; a Plundersurge begins this week with weekly maintenance!

Plunderstorm is all about, unsurprisingly, the Plunder. But love it or hate it, the love and detail that went into this game is palpable. It's hard sometimes, to explore the waiting room/lobby/starting area, but it is chock full of fun little details, from nods to shows like One Piece to developer and cat cameos.