Funcom’s said the headstart hasn’t technically begun just yet — we still don’t know when the flag will drop — but that preloading is underway. [Update: Expect it live at 2 p.m. EDT per Funcom’s latest tweet nope, live at 4 p.m. EDT per Funcom’s latest-latest tweet.]
The studio outlined its legacy transfer system last night; your accounts should already be linked (don’t go making a fresh account) and allow you to reclaim and transfer your patron time, lifetime sub status, cosmetics, mounts, and other bits and bobs. You’ve got until August to take advantage of all that.
Stay tuned for Larry’s impressions and MJ’s stream later today, and in the meantime, check out our roundup of guides, interviews, and news leading up to today.
The Head Start has not officially started yet, please keep in mind! We'll keep you posted when it's live!
— Secret World Legends (@SecretWorldLgds) June 23, 2017
Secret World Legends bans weekend currency exploiters - [AL:SWL]Yesterday's Secret World Legends downtime turns out to have been a serious one indeed. Players began noticing that the price of Aurum on the Exchange was fluctuating oddly over the…
Secret World Legends opens to all, offers vets 3 character slots - [AL:SWL]Who needs a restricted headstart? Apparently not Secret World Legends. The reboot was initially opening its doors early to only The Secret World owners, but that quickly changed; during the…
PSA: How to play or restore your original Secret World install - [AL:SWL]Anyone who tried to log into his or her Secret World client after the launch of the reboot yesterday found that Secret World Legends client overwrote the original game. If that…
The Stream Team: The headstart launch of Secret World Legends - [AL:SWL]Secret World Legends' NDA has finally dropped -- probably because it has just launched its headstart for The Secret World owners! And as a long-time fan, you know Massively OP's…
Secret World Legends patron benefits revealed - [AL:SWL]Folks have been waiting a while for the lowdown on the Secret World Legends patron benefits, and Creative Director Romain Amiel just shared some tidbits with us. The benefits for subscribing…
Hands-on with Secret World Legends: A second chance for a first impression - [AL:SWL]I would like to start this article by saying that there are a lot of things to like about Secret World Legends, but for me, those good things -- despite…
Here’s how you can transfer your Secret World account perks to Legends - [AL:SWL]Starting Friday, June 23rd, Secret World Legends' headstart goes live for any veteran TSW players as well as those who have signed up for the beta. While TSW players can't…
Massively OP Exclusive: Hard questions about Secret World Legends - We sat down with Funcom to ask tough questions on The Secret World / Secret World Legends transition. (Video interview.)
Chaos Theory: Guide to The Secret World’s Templars faction - [AL:SWL]It's Templar Time! After looking at the Illuminati and delving into the Dragon, it's now time to tie up this trio of guides and talk about the final faction in…
Chaos Theory: Guide to Secret World’s Dragon faction - [AL:SWL]When it comes to chaos, do you tend to run away (possibly screaming), or run toward it? If you lean toward the latter, you might be a Dragon at heart.…
Chaos Theory: Guide to Secret World’s Illuminati faction - [AL:SWL]Kirsten Geary. That is almost all you have to say when talking about the Illuminati faction in The Secret World. That's because the infamous KG (as she signs her memos)…
The Soapbox: Lessons Secret World Legends failed to learn from Final Fantasy XIV - [AL:SWL]I've mentioned many a time that I like Funcom quite a bit. I want to like Funcom quite a bit. Heck, I want to be excited about Secret World Legends,…
Exclusive Interview: Secret World Legends’ story, monetization, membership, Tokyo, and more - Did you get your fill of Secret World Legends answers from the first half of our exclusive interview with Game Director Romain Amiel? Us neither. Luckily, we have the scoop on much more…
Exclusive Interview: Funcom’s Romain Amiel on Secret World Legends’ combat revamp and more - It is no secret that I am deeply vested The Secret World. It is my favorite game, and I am fortunate enough to get to write about and stream it…
Secret World Legends’ closed beta has started, TSW players will get all weapon unlocks for free - Here's some news we couldn't wait to tell you! Game Director Romain Amiel just publicly shared two bits of information that The Secret World fans should be glad to hear.…
Exclusive Interview: Funcom on the Secret World Legends reboot and the end of updates for The Secret World - MJ sits down with Funcom to get more detailed answers on the Secret World Legends reboot -- and what it means for loyal fans of MMORPG The Secret World.
Funcom reboots The Secret World as Secret World Legends, a ‘shared-world action RPG’ - [AL:SWL]Raise your hand if you felt trepidation as well as hope when Funcom announced during that last investor call that it was relaunching The Secret World? Fans have been yearning…
Chaos Theory: Interview and impressions of Secret World Legends - [AL:SWL]I may or may not be in that secretive NDA-locked closed beta of Secret World Legends -- I'm not telling. But there is something I can tell you. A number…
Chaos Theory: Interview and impressions of Secret World Legends, part II - [AL:SWL]Last time, I told you my Secret World Legends tour with Creative Director Romain Amiel was too big to fit in just one Chaos Theory. Luckily, we aren't restricted to…
Secret World Legends launches June 26; check out the new trailer - [AL:SWL]When Funcom told everyone a few weeks ago that Secret World Legends was still on track for spring, MMO gamers were skeptical. Technically, they were right to be: Funcom has…
Secret World Legends outlines how its free-to-play model allows you to unlock things without cash - [AL:SWL]The good news for Secret World Legends players is that you won't need to pay money for the game. You won't even need to pay money for things in the…
Secret World Legends AMA says NDA drop, game owner bonuses, and roadmap coming soon - [AL:SWL]Have some questions about Funcom's Secret Worlds Legends reboot? You and a million other players, so stand in line, pal. Actually, the studio did field an Ask Me Anything session…
All Secret World players can get into the Secret World Legends beta as of today - [AL:SWL]After announcing a surprise headstart for Secret World Legends yesterday, Funcom dropped a second Twitter bomb by informing all current Secret World players that they will be allowed into the…
Check out Secret World Legends’ new combat revamp video - [AL:SWL]Ready or not, The Secret World's Secret World Legends revamp is coming this summer, and that means the combat changes, including the reticle combat options that are expected to make the…
Secret World Legends announces headstart on June 23 - [AL:SWL]Good news for Secret World nomads: You are invited to move into your new digs in Secret World Legends a few days early. Funcom announced today on Twitter that it…
Secret World Legends wraps up weapon spotlights with blood and chaos magic - [AL:SWL]As the NDA endures over Secret World Legends' beta test, the only information we're getting out of the game right now seems to be coming from Twitter. Over the past…
Secret World Legends fist users have a difficult choice to make - [AL:SWL]Wolverine clones have a new mechanic to master when Secret World Legends launches later this month. Funcom shone a spotlight on the fist weapon speciality today, telling players that they…
Secret World Legends offers up ‘deep dive’ on weapons - [AL:SWL]After a week or so of teasing the different weapon specialties on Twitter for Secret World Legends, the crew at Funcom has finally released a "deep dive" into the different…
Secret World Legends covers blades and hammer weapon specialties - [AL:SWL]Over the past day, Secret World Legends has broadcast (taste and see) two more weapon specialty videos for the upcoming reboot. So what mechanics are in store for blades and…
Secret World Legends explains new pistol RNG mechanic - [AL:SWL]One big combat change coming with the Secret World Legends reboot is that each weapon type will now feature its own special mechanic. The team posted a spotlight on its…
Secret World Legends: UI changes, blade combat, and City of the Sun God - [AL:SWL]The latest Secret World Legends dev stream dished out another serving of information as closed beta continues through the fourth phase. Along with showing off UI changes and combat with…
Dev stream highlights Secret World Legends’ weapon abilities - [AL:SWL]Fans are eager to see and learn more about Secret World Legends, and devs complied with a new livestream. While they couldn't answer all the questions being hurled at them…
Secret World Legends still hopes for a spring release, will expand beta to include Egypt soon - [AL:SWL]Our latest glimpse at the reworked universe of Secret World Legends came yesterday courtesy of an hour-long livestream on Twitch. For those of us on the outside of the NDA-slathered beta,…
Secret World Legends dev stream showcases tutorial, character creation changes, and combat - [AL:SWL]With Secret World Legends in closed beta, many fans are unable to get in and see what is going on with the changes. For those without access, devs hosted a…
Secret World Legends beta leaks show a vastly changed game [Updated] - [update]Funcom has issued a statement about the leaks; we've included it in its entirety at the end of this post.[/update] For those assuming that Secret World Legends will be only…
Global Chat: Saying goodbye to The Secret World - [AL:SWL]With the move to put The Secret World in maintenance mode and shift focus to the rebooted Secret World Legends, one MMO blogger decided that it was time to say…
The Daily Grind: Are you willing to reroll for Secret World Legends? - [AL:SWL]"I can't help but think that I'd rather see a single-player adaptation of The Secret World than to lose it forever if Funcom truly does collapse," MOP's Justin Olivetti wrote…
Funcom Q1 2017 financials: ‘Most profitable quarter ever,’ Secret World Legends delayed on Steam - [AL:SWL]Conan Exiles performed beautifully for Funcom, at least during the first part of this year, the company's investor report for the first quarter revealed today. The survival sandbox's early access…
Chaos Theory: Which faction should you choose in Secret World? - [AL:SWL]While a spring launch of Secret World Legends is not a guarantee it's still a hope, so it's not too soon to be thinking about creating your character. Anyone who…
Massively Overthinking: It’s the end of The Secret World as we know it - [AL:SWL]I think I can speak for most of our staff in saying that in November when Funcom first promised a "major upgrade to both retention and acquisition mechanics and content of the…
Global Chat: The fallout over Secret World Legends - The fallout over The Secret World's reboot into Secret World Legends has spread far and wide over the MMO blogging community, with many expressing dismay while others signal intrigue. "This…
The Daily Grind: Are you excited about Secret World Legends? - [AL:SWL]I quite like the setting behind The Secret World, and the game had some very neat ideas about progression and character builds. For my money, that didn't make up for…
The Stream Team: Carrying The Secret World torch and discussing the future - Well then. That answers that. If you haven't heard today's The Secret World news, you'll get an earful tonight. Massively OP's MJ is still reeling from the Secret World Legends…
Cheers to everyone who tipped us!
