diff --git a/website/server/controllers/api-v3/news.js b/website/server/controllers/api-v3/news.js
index c4bd1c8349..3882555ccb 100644
--- a/website/server/controllers/api-v3/news.js
+++ b/website/server/controllers/api-v3/news.js
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import { authWithHeaders } from '../../middlewares/auth';
 let api = {};
 
 // @TODO export this const, cannot export it from here because only routes are exported from controllers
-const LAST_ANNOUNCEMENT_TITLE = 'FEATURED WIKI: MAGE’S TOWER; UNIQUE USERNAMES COMING SOON!';
+const LAST_ANNOUNCEMENT_TITLE = 'UNIQUE USERNAMES ARE HERE!';
 const worldDmg = { // @TODO
   bailey: false,
 };
@@ -30,18 +30,14 @@ api.getNews = {
           <div class="mr-3 ${baileyClass}"></div>
           <div class="media-body">
             <h1 class="align-self-center">${res.t('newStuff')}</h1>
-            <h2>11/8/2018 - ${LAST_ANNOUNCEMENT_TITLE}</h2>
+            <h2>11/14/2018 - ${LAST_ANNOUNCEMENT_TITLE}</h2>
           </div>
         </div>
         <hr/>
-        <h3>Blog Post: The Mage's Tower</h3>
-        <p>This month's <a href='https://habitica.wordpress.com/2018/11/07/the-mages-tower/' target='_blank'>featured Wiki article</a> is about The Mage's Tower! We hope that it will help you as customize Habitica to fit your goals and needs. Be sure to check it out, and let us know what you think by reaching out on <a href='https://twitter.com/habitica' target='_blank'>Twitter</a>, <a href='http://blog.habitrpg.com' target='_blank'>Tumblr</a>, and <a href='https://facebook.com/habitica' target='_blank'>Facebook</a>.</p>
-        <div class="small mb-3">by shanaqui and the Wiki Wizards</div>
-        <div class="scene_dailies center-block"></div>
-        <h3>Unique Usernames are Coming!</h3>
-        <p>Hello Habiticans! Next week, we will complete the transition from login names to unique usernames. We're making this change so it’s easier to find and invite your friends to Parties, Guilds, and Challenges, mention people in chat, and so that we can introduce even more useful social features in the future.</p>
-        <p>You can check and confirm (or change) your current Username in <a href='/user/settings/site' target='_blank'>Settings</a>.</p>
-        <p>Once you’ve confirmed, you’ll receive a special veteran pet as a reward! If you’d like to learn more about this change, this <a href='https://habitica.wikia.com/wiki/Player_Names' target='_blank'>Wiki page</a> has more detailed information. Thanks again for being part of our community!</p>
+        <p>Hello Habiticans! We're excited to announce the launch of our unique username system! We've made this change so it’s easier to find and invite your friends to Parties, Guilds, and Challenges, mention people in chat, and more. In the future we hope to use this functionality to introduce even more useful features, such as the option to receive notifications if you are mentioned in chat.</p>
+        <p>You can check and change your current Username in <a href='/user/settings/site' target='_blank'>Settings</a>. If you've just confirmed, check your Stable to find the Veteran Pet you've been given as a reward!</p>
+        <p>If you’d like to learn more about this change, this <a href='https://habitica.wikia.com/wiki/Player_Names' target='_blank'>Wiki page</a> has more detailed information.</p>
+        <p>Thank you for being patient as we make these changes to improve Habitica!</p>
         <div class="small mb-3">by Beffymaroo, SabreCat, Apollo, Piyo, viirus, Paglias, and TheHollidayInn</div>
         <div class="promo_veteran_pets center-block"></div>
       </div>