The Anniversary Update added three new races and a bigger New Game+, closing out Avowed's post-launch content. Weeks later, Obsidian laid off a quarter of its staff and cancelled Avowed 2. Here's what actually changed in the game, and what the studio news means.

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Elden Ring Patch 1.17: The First Major Balance Update in Nearly Two Years

FromSoftware went quiet on balance changes for a long time. Patch 1.17 breaks that silence with weapon rebalances, a Great Katana fix, and buffs to a few sorceries mages should know about.

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Kingshot in September 2026: Gen 8 Heroes, Blizzard Brawl, and a Real Shake-Up at the Top

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The Wizard's Tower is a fantasy gaming resource written by players, for players. Our strategy guides cover Kingshot hero tier lists, troop formations, and alliance warfare; Avowed builds, companions, and faction choices; Oblivion Remastered mage builds and spellmaking; and Elden Ring sorcery, boss strategies, and missable quests — kept current as the games change, with no wiki fluff.

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