We are excited to announce that Neverwinter’s new module, Mountain of Flame is available now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox consoles. This major update for the free-to-play Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG brings back the Mount Hotenow Adventure Zone – originally introduced when Neverwinter launched in 2013. With the return of this adventure zone, adventurers will discover the zone has been completely revamped and re-populated, making Mount Hotenow bigger and better than ever before. This re-imagined zone brings back a classic dungeon, the “Lair of the Mad Dragon”, in a whole new way as all the monsters and bosses within the dungeon have been reworked. Additionally, the module brings quality of life improvements, most notably, a new battle pass that lets players earn rewards, such as a new companion, “Eric the Cavalier”, based on the character from the 1983 Dungeons & Dragons cartoon TV series, Dungeons & Dragons.

In the Mountain of Flame module, the smoking volcano, Mount Hotenow, is rumbling once again and threatening to erupt. The mighty fire giant Gommoth, who lives deep within the mountain, plans to use the growing magma to free the sleeping Primordial within the volcano. Adventurers must band together to do quell the flames and battle against Gommoth and his forces before the powers of the primordial destroy all of the Sword Coast!

Heroes who take on this blazing adventure will find plenty of new content in Neverwinter, including:
• Unvaulted Adventure Zone – Mount Hotenow
o Prepare to quell the flames as the Mount Hotenow adventure zone is now unvaulted, re-worked and re-populated in this new module! In addition to dangerous lava flows and ashen geysers, Gommoth’s elemental forces have overrun Mount Hotenow. Adventurers will encounter fire archons, twisted cultists, and other fire foes as they explore the craggy terrain.
 Reforged and Reborn Adventure Zone
 Reworked and re-populated, Mount Hotenow burns like never before for an entirely new experience on the Sword Coast.
 Veteran players will find the adventure zone has major visual and layout changes compared to when the zone was originally introduced.
 Players must sassist the dwarven expedition and strike at Gommoth’s forces in the very heart of Mount Hotenow.
 Fire Giant Lockdowns
 Gommoth’s forces patrol the mountain, looking for intruders.
 When adventurers inflict enough destruction on Gommoth’s forces, he will unleash his mighty lieutenants, towering giants bent on your fiery doom.
• Unvaulted Dungeon – Lair of the Mad Dragon
o Under the guidance of prophet Rohini, Ashmadi cultists have overrun Helm’s Hold for the Hex Locus, an artifact with the power to piece realities and warp the nature of beings. Rohini has warped the mind of a green dragon Chartilifax to guard the Hex Locus. Convinced his true form is a green elf and subservient to Rohini’s wishes, Chartilifax stands guard over the Hex Locus and will devour any who come to claim the artifact.
o Improved Dungeon – Lair of the Mad Dragon
 The classic dungeon is back, with a complete rework of all monsters and bosses.
 Battle your way through Rohini’s demonic forces and defeat the twisted dragon Chartilifax.
o Three Difficulty Tiers
 Normal difficulty for random queues.
 Advanced difficulty for organized groups seeking a challenge.
 Master difficulty for guilds seeking the ultimate test of coordination.
o New Rewards
 Rewards unique for each difficulty, with the best rewards from our challenging Master version.
• Quality of Life Improvements
o Guild Management Updates
 The Guild Log now tracks more information about what guild members are doing.
 Guild and Alliances can now be easily renamed.
 The Coffer now supports bulk donations, allowing you to mass-donate multiple item types at once.
o New Battle Pass with Dungeons & Dragons Cartoon Companion Reward
 As players venture into the fiery depths of Mount Hotenow, a new Battle Pass will provide them with much needed aid. Players are able to progress the Battle Pass and earn rewards by completing Random Queues and by participating in Lockdown encounters within Mount Hotenow.
 By completing challenges through the Premium Track, players can earn a new companion, Eric the Cavalier, based on the character from the 1983 Dungeons & Dragons cartoon TV series, Dungeons & Dragons.
o Companion Updates
 From the Neverwinter heroes of Celeste and Makos to longtime stalwarts like the Siege Master, many fan-favorite companions have been updated and improved.

Can you save the Sword Coast once again or will the flames of Mount Hotenow consume you?

Time to point your ships to the stars one more time, Adventurers! The Adventures in Wildspace module introduces new Landing Sites to the Wildspace Adventure Zone, a new Dungeon, and plenty of quality of life updates.

Dare you enter the Demonweb Pits and challenge Lolth herself, Adventurers? If so, the time is now, as The Demonweb Pits is live on all platforms! This latest module has adventurers challenge the spider-goddess of the drow, Lolth, to drive Lolth out of the Material Plane and save the city of Menzoberranzan once and for all. You’ll be able to explore a new adventure zone, Narbondellyn, that opens the grounds of House Fey-Branch. Can you help this noble House build the Realm Engine and put a stop to Gromph Baenre’s plans?

The Demonweb Pits module also brings a challenging Demonweb Pits dungeon with an epic battle against Lolth, Gromph, and other deeply challenging bosses. You’ll find Abyssal Hunts throughout Menzoberranzan, allowing you to face some of the Underdark’s most fearsome monsters. In the Planar Panic Lock Box, you can find Bobby and Uni from the 1980s Dungeons and Dragons Cartoon as a Companion and Mount! Finally, the Hero’s Path will guide players new and old on a path to the endgame.

We can’t wait for you to step into the Demonweb Pits, Adventurers. The team has worked hard to make this finale to the Menzoberranzan story arc something truly special, and we think you’ll have a great time. Of course, this being the end of Menzoberranzan means something new is coming next. Stay tuned, Adventurers, we’ve got some exciting thing to show you later this year.

Neverwinter: Menzoberranzan is now live across all platforms! In collaboration with R.A. Salvatore and Gene Salvatore, the new module explores a Menzoberranzan on the brink of civil war. Lolth Loyalists following the Spider Queen's ways of chaos and ruin are clashing with the Drow Rebellion that seeks to free the drow city.

In this epic conclusion to the storyline introduced in Northdark Reaches, players will venture into the new Menzoberranzan Adventure Zone, progress through a new Campaign, face foes in Heroic Encounters, and test their mettle in the new 10-person Gzemnid’s Reliquary trial. Catch up on the details and other exciting changes found in the Neverwinter: Menzoberranzan Dev Blog Hub. Welcome, soldier, to the cause of the Blaspheme!

Launch Patch Notes can be found here[www.playneverwinter.com]

Neverwinter: Northdark Reaches is live! In collaboration with RA Salvatore and Geno Salvatore, this new module will have adventurers exploring the events between the first two books in RA Salvatore’s The Way of the Drow trilogy.

With King Bruenor requiring your aid in locating Gauntlegrym’s most trusted scout, Braelin Janquay, and civil war brewing, are you ready to venture into the Northdark Reaches?

Catch-up on the details and other exciting changes found in this new module in the Dev Blog Hub[www.arcgames.com].

Launch Patch Notes can be found here[www.arcgames.com].

The new Neverwinter module roars to life across all platforms! After Valindra’s failed attempt at the Scaleblight Mythal, a blast of energy corrupted the dragons across the Sword Coast. The time has now come for the adventurers of Neverwinter to stop the draconic threat!

Neverwinter: Dragonslayer introduces the new Dragon Hunts queue system with both solo and group content. For those looking for bigger challenges, this system will also allow adventurers to increase the difficulty, and the rewards, of the hunts through the use of Modifiers. In addition to updated dragon models, the Tiamat trial has been reworked – the Dragon Queen is back and angrier than ever at her children are being hunted!

For details on what other exciting changes and content can be found in the new module, check out the Dragonslayer Developer Blog Hub[www.arcgames.com]!

Elminster has assembled the Shield of the North, a gathering of the great factions: The Lords’ Alliance, the Emerald Enclave, the Order of the Gauntlet, and the Harpers. With the launch of this new module, you must make your way towards the War Camp and provide aid to stop the imminent threat!

Check out the launch Patch Notes here[www.arcgames.com].

*Neverwinter: Dragonbone Vale will launch February 8 on Console.

Neverwinter: Jewel of the North introduces an all-new class, the Bard, inspired by the popular Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition class archetype. Neverwinter adventurers who choose the Bard become daring heroes who possess the ability to weave magic into their swords, inspire allies with music, manipulate minds, and heal wounds. Adventurers will find that the Bard stands out due to its Perform Mode that lets them play a variety of songs that can enhance, heal, or hurt their targets, and its Free Perform Mode in which Bards can use their equipped instrument to freely create and play their own songs for other adventurers to enjoy.

Along with the new class, Neverwinter: Jewel of the North brings major game-changing improvements that make it easier for all adventurers to access and enjoy all of the content available in Neverwinter. With the new streamlined leveling system which follows the beloved system found in Dungeons & Dragons, the max level cap in Neverwinter has transitioned from level 80 to level 20. This allows new and returning adventurers to reach epic-level content much faster (in approximately 10-12 hours) and gives veteran adventurers the option to quickly level up their alternate characters. Additional notable improvements geared towards providing a greater experience for all adventurers include the new Adventures feature, two new locations (the Adventurer’s Guild and Training Room) and revamped tutorials and early game performance improvements.

Below is a detailed list of key features:

New Bard Class – Inspired by the iconic and multi-skilled Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition class, the new class for Neverwinter weaves together quick, deadly swordplay and powerful magical ballads into an orchestra of destruction for enemies and boons for themselves and allies. The class offers two unique Paragon Paths for players to choose from:

• Minstrel - Master musicians who support allies from afar with songs of bardic inspiration. These healers can also use music to create psychic attacks and illusions.
  
• Songblade - Charming swashbucklers who dispatch their foes in style with swordplay, magic, and music. This path is for those who want to be close and mid-range damage dealers, and who want to make use of dramatic spells and supporting songs to enhance their natural combat ability.

New Streamlined Leveling System - Following the beloved system found in Dungeons & Dragons, the max level cap has transitioned from level 80 to level 20, making it easier for all adventurers to experience the many adventures available within the Forgotten Realms in Neverwinter.

New Adventures Feature - A new and intuitive way to play through content, track progress, and get some great rewards. The Adventures feature allows adventurers to know what to explore and experience next as they continue their epic journey.

Major Quality of Life Improvements - All adventurers can prepare and be ready for their many adventures thanks to the following new improvements:

Two New Locations:

• The Adventurer’s Guild - Located in Protector’s Enclave, the guild serves as place for all the greatest adventurers to meet, train, and claim their hard-earned rewards.
  
• The Training Room - A special demiplane created by the wizards of the Adventurer’s Guild where adventurers can hone their skills and explore combat systems using a variety of modifiers.

Revamped Tutorialization - New tutorials, messaging and visuals have been added for new and returning adventurers to better understand what it takes to be a true adventurer in Neverwinter.

Neverember Recruitment Event - During Neverember’s Recruitment event, any new characters who log in during this event will earn extra rewards, such as rare mounts and companions, while leveling as well as Neverember Incentives, which can be exchanged for account-wide rewards.

Episode 3: The Odious Court is now live! Etrien the Bard has returned to her ancient home, bringing news of further disruptions in the Mended Grove that could threaten the very existence of Sharander itself. It is now up to you, the heroes of Neverwinter, to once again protect the lands of the Fey!

Uncover the final pieces to this story and make a decisive stand against corrupting forces and those that wield them! The Odious Court not only brings a conclusion to the Sharandar storyline, but will also introduce the Vault of Stars: Twisted Denizens dungeon hard mode on June 22!