Turbine just announced that Dungeons & Dragons Online Update 11: Secrets of the Artificers will launch on September 12! This patch is one of the biggest updates to DDO this year and will bring a new Artificer class, a new high-level quest hub, new crafting levels and more. Here's the rundown:

• New Artificer Class: A blend of Rogue and Arcane classes, the Artificer uses specially created weapons and mechanical pets to challenge their foes.
• New House Cannith Enclave: Home of the Artificers, House Cannith is a new high-level quest hub where magic and mechanics converge.
• New Content: Born in war, forged in fury, Stormreach faces its most terrible foe yet. The Secrets of the Artificers premium adventure pack includes 2 new high-level raids, a new wilderness area, and 3 new dungeons. Free to VIPs!
• New Crafting Levels: Craft all the way to level 150. Plus, craft Draconic Runestones, a new magical weapon available to all classes.
• More Power from the DDO Shop: +2 Loot Boosts, +3 Gear, Improved XP Boosts and more!

Turbine also launched a new German DDO server named Wayfinder today.