The MMO13.ru portal has a tradition: every year on April 1, to make a selection with various jokes and practical jokes from game developers. In 2022, game studios have also prepared something interesting, so we invite you to take a look at the list. If something is missing, you can write to me in a personal or in the comments.
Among Us
The developers of the social multiplayer game Among Us have added a horse mode. In it, all the characters became horses.
Lost Ark
Smilegate RPG has announced a version of the MMORPG Lost Ark for virtual reality glasses.
Princess Connect!
In honor of April 1, Cygames has released a mobile game called Princess Connect! Grand Masters based on The new Princess Connect! Re: Dive. You can download it from the Japanese App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). The game will only be available for one week.
Fate/Grand Order
Another time-limited mobile game called Fate/Pixel Wars, based on the RPG Fate/Grand Order. You can download it from the Japanese App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android).
Little Witch Nobeta
Animated video “April Fool’s Day” based on the mobile game Little Witch Nobeta.
Fight of Steel: Infinity Warrior
Announcement of an unusual crossover between Fight of Steel: Infinity Warrior and Fight of Animals.
Sonic Frontiers
SEGA has unveiled the Sonic Furontia bathroom set (a play on words – “furo” is translated from Japanese as “bathroom”) based on the game Sonic Frontiers.
Dragon Quest
Square Enix has announced a metal vault based on the Dragon Quest franchise.
HyperX
HyperX has unveiled a new line of Touch Grass keyboards. Here’s what the company said:
“We’ve all had at least one person in our lives who told us to turn off the games, go outside and touch the grass for once, but it’s time to finally put them back in their place.”
Razer
Razer invites us into the metaverse with the Razer HyperSense Suit, an advanced full-body gaming suit powered by next-generation Razer HyperSense haptic technology.
Caliber
The developers of the multiplayer shooter Caliber announced the mobile visual novel Recruiting Agency. The game will be distributed under a “very shareware model”.
Exos Heroes
The mobile RPG Exos Heroes has a Sonar Land temporary raid, in which the game’s art director acts as the main boss. Unfortunately, I did not find a video or screenshot.
Magic: The Gathering Arena
In the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering Arena, bulging eyes appeared on player avatars.
Overwatch
The eyes of the heroes of the multiplayer first-person shooter Overwatch have also changed.
PlatinumGames
PlatinumGames Studio announced 9 games at once under the slogan “Neoclassical arcade”:
- Galactic Badass Beat ‘Em Up Action (WIP)
- Battle Action Block Breaking Game (WIP)
- Sci-Fi Superhuman Soccer (WIP)
- PT Spectacular Side-Scrolling Action (WIP)
- Constella-Style Side Scrolling Shooting (WIP)
- High-Speed Action Racing (WIP)
- Dynamite Sexy Puzzle Game (WIP)
- Ultimate Top-View B*stard Action (WIP)
- Apocalyptic Giant Robot Fighting (WIP)
However, it is possible that some of the projects from the presented games are real, because Sol Cresta from the same studio also began as an April Fool’s joke.
PUBG: Battlegrounds
PUBG Battle Royale: Battlegrounds has a limited-time mode called Monster Chicken Battle. The battles in it are held according to the old rules, but now the teams are also hindered by a monster chicken 50 meters high.
Guild Wars 2
The location of Grand Piazza in the MMORPG Guild Wars 2 was filled with dogs. They won’t leave until April 7th.
Valorant
Riot Games has announced Widejoy Mode in the multiplayer first-person shooter Valorant, where Killjoy goes wide. This seems to be a joke on those who in some games set the resolution to 800×600 on widescreen screens in order to visually make the character models wide.
Gothic 1 Remake
In the remake of the first “Gothic” (Gothic 1 Remake), goblin riders will appear. They will be available in the in-game store for real money at a 50% discount within one week after release.
Allods Online
A new race in the MMORPG Allods Online, which will usher in a new era of Sarnaut. The usual set of classes is not available for her, but she is allowed to choose one of three specializations: jester, circus performer and comedian.
