7.2 million hours played. Over 9 million dungeons cleared. That represents a massive first month for Fellowship in Early Access. But massive player counts often bring massive technical headaches, and Chief Rebel is using their first monthly update to address the elephant in the room: matchmaking stability. Along with technical fixes, the studio announced a significant shift in the roadmap that gives players much more time with their current builds.
The End of the Eternal Queue?
If you've spent more time staring at the matchmaking screen than actually raiding dungeons, you aren't alone. The "Eternal Queue" bug has been the community's primary frustration since launch. The good news is that a fix is finally on the calendar.
Chief Rebel is targeting the December 11 patch to resolve the matchmaking loop issues. While it's a few weeks away, having a concrete date suggests they've isolated the root cause rather than just applying band-aid hotfixes. This patch will also introduce the game's first holiday event, giving us a reason to log back in once the queues (hopefully) stabilize.
Pre-Season Reset Moved to Q1 2026
This is the most impactful change for the current meta. Originally, the timeline for the first major reset was tighter, putting pressure on players to grind quickly. That pressure is off. The Pre-Season reset has been officially pushed to Q1 2026.
This delay serves two purposes. First, it allows the developers to focus on stability and social systems—like better grouping tools—before wiping progress. Second, it aligns the reset with a major content drop. When the reset finally hits next year, it will arrive alongside a brand-new Hero, making the fresh start feel like a true expansion rather than just a stat wipe.
What new heroes are in development?
Beyond the specific Hero arriving with the Q1 reset, the team teased what's cooking in the character design kitchen. They are currently working on a new Support Tank and a technical Healer. For a game that relies heavily on the holy trinity of tank-healer-DPS, adding variety to the support roles is critical for keeping team compositions fresh.
Roadmap at a Glance
Here is what the timeline looks like for Fellowship moving forward:
- December 11, 2025: Holiday Event & targeted fix for Eternal Queue.
- Q1 2026: Pre-Season Reset & New Hero launch.
- In Development: Expanded social tools, matchmaking upgrades, and more legendary weapons.