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Betawatch: ArcheAge Chronicles sets its early access plans and Vampir gets a release date
ArcheAge Chronicles has announced its early access price of thirty dollars, with plans to eventually remove gender locks and add third weapon options for classes. Vampir is set to launch on October 27th. The article also provides updates on City of Titans, Soulframe, and numerous other MMOs in various stages of testing and development.
RF Online Next adds a new story chapter, readies a new growth server and 500-player battleground
RF Online Next has received a new update that introduces a new story chapter, Chapter 11.5 of the Asu Continent storyline. The update also adds a new Vera server with character growth events and Albern Fortress, a large-scale siege warfare instance for up to 10 guilds and 500 players. Future additions include a seasonal event and a 200-player dungeon.
Vampir is Netmarble’s PC and mobile MMO of ‘blood, horror, and sexuality’ with an October 27 global launch
Netmarble has announced that its PC and mobile MMORPG, Vampir, will launch globally on October 27th. The game features a dark vampire motif with themes of blood, horror, and sexuality, offering players five DPS-only classes and a large-scale PvP battlefield. Players can pre-register for in-game rewards.
Aream & Co: Games industry M&A generates $57.8 bn in Q3, including EA's $55bn leveraged buyout
Investment bank Aream & Co reported that the games industry saw 54 M&A transactions totaling $57.8 billion in Q3, including Electronic Arts' $55 billion buyout. Public market revenue increased significantly, while console segment revenue experienced its steepest drop in two years across all platforms.
Fight or Kite: Is mecha MMO RF Online Next actually a game?
RF Online Next, a sequel to the 2005 MMORPG, is criticized for its heavy reliance on auto-play mechanics, making it feel more like an interactive movie than a traditional game. Despite its mecha theme and nice graphics, the game's core gameplay loop is identical to Netmarble's previous title, Raven2, leading to disappointment and questions about its actual playability.
PlayStation 5 Gets Promising Adventure Game Set in Ni no Kuni Universe
Bloomwalker, a new adventure game set in the Ni no Kuni universe, has been confirmed for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by Netmarble Neo and published by Netmarble, the game features relaxing crafting gameplay focused on purifying a polluted world and managing a moving house. Players can also explore and customize a pocket dimension.
Bloomwalker set in Ni No Kuni universe coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Bloomwalker, a cozy adventure crafting game set in the Ni no Kuni universe, is coming to the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The new Netmarble game features visuals inspired by Studio Ghibli, with a release date yet to be announced.
Bloomwalker, a crafting adventure game set in the Ni no Kuni universe, announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Netmarble has announced Bloomwalker, a crafting adventure game set in the Ni no Kuni universe, for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The game features a moving house that serves as a companion and a pocket dimension for building and tending to familiars and higgledies.
XBOX @ Tokyo Game Show 2026: All the Announcements, Including an Appearance by Hideo Kojima
Xbox showcased a variety of upcoming titles and updates at Tokyo Game Show 2026, including new trailers for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Fallout 76, world premieres for Faraday Blues and Bloomwalker, and the reveal of Japan as a playable location in Crazy Taxi: World Tour. The event also featured Hideo Kojima making a surprise appearance to discuss his upcoming projects, OD – KNOCK and PHYSINT, with Bill Skarsgård confirmed to voice the lead in PHYSINT.
Mecha MMO RF Online Next opens a 900-person PvP battlefield
Netmarble's mecha MMO RF Online Next has introduced the Albern Warzone, a new PvP instance that pits three teams of up to 300 players against each other in a territory control battle. The update also includes a core link progression system, a guild training ground, and a new guild expedition season.
Betawatch: ArcheAge Chronicles plans a network test for next weekend
ArcheAge Chronicles is planning a network test for September 12th, continuing its development journey. The article also rounds up other MMO news, including updates on Guild Wars 3, Farhaven, and Aion 2, alongside a lengthy list of games currently in various stages of testing and development.
StarCraft 3 rumors resurface as new report claims Nexon and IP owner Blizzard are nearly ready to finalize a deal
Rumors suggest that Nexon is close to finalizing a deal with Blizzard Entertainment to acquire the development rights for the StarCraft franchise, potentially leading to the creation of StarCraft 3. The report indicates that Nexon has already begun work on a hypothetical StarCraft sequel, separate from Blizzard's own internal efforts.
MMO Week in Review: Gamescom, Asura, and Ascension
Gamescom was the dominant event this week, bringing news for numerous MMOs including launch dates for Aion 2 and Path of Exile 2, and trailers for Dune Awakening, Sea of Remnants, and Cinder City. Star Citizen's Squadron 42 received another delay into 2027, while Guild Wars 3 revealed its Asura, and Blizzard shut down another World of Warcraft private server. Other news included updates for Throne and Liberty, Ultima Online, and The Division 2, alongside discussions on game design, AI training lawsuits, and the shutdown of the Project Ascension World of Warcraft emulator.
Betawatch: Aion 2 plans October global debut, Guild Wars 3 reveals gremlins
Several games are nearing their global launches or entering new testing phases. Aion 2 is set for a worldwide debut on October 5th, while Path of Exile 2 will officially launch out of early access in December. Guild Wars 3 has revealed more about its gremlin-like Asura characters, and Squadron 42 has been delayed again, now targeting 2027.
Netmarble’s popular PC/mobile MMO Vampir is coming westward, opens global registrations
Netmarble announced the upcoming global release of its PC and mobile MMORPG, Vampir, which previously launched in South Korea and other Asian regions. The game features a dark vampire theme and gothic horror setting, with cross-platform support planned for Android, iOS, PC via Netmarble, and the Epic Games Store. Pre-registration is now open, offering players a variety of rewards.
Demon Meliodas swap goes live at MARBLEX as Seven Deadly Sins NFT Adventure shifts to staking
MARBLEX has enabled a swap for the Demon Meliodas NFT in Seven Deadly Sins NFT Adventure, allowing players to exchange a Demon Mark and 140 MBX for the collectible. This NFT offers a lifetime mining allocation of 200 MBX, which can be upgraded to 900 MBX. The swap is part of Season 2, which launched on Immutable under Kodansha's Seven Deadly Sins license.
Mecha MMO RF Online Next readies Core World, a new large-scale cross-server PvPvE mode
Netmarble's cross-platform mecha MMO, RF Online Next, is preparing a major update featuring the 10th chapter of its storyline, a new Material Conversion system, and a legendary MAU named Tempest. The headline addition is Core World, a large-scale cross-server PvPvE mode for high-level players where up to 450 participants will compete to defeat the world boss Krator.
Demon Meliodas Staking Goes Live as MARBLEX Kicks Off NFT Adventure Season 2 on July 30
MARBLEX is launching NFT Adventure Season 2 on July 30, featuring a Demon Meliodas NFT with staking capabilities to mine $MBX tokens. This season is based on the popular manga series The Seven Deadly Sins, secured through a licensing agreement with Kodansha. The event includes swap and claim pools, alongside a new staking service, continuing MARBLEX's strategy of integrating established IPs into its blockchain gaming ecosystem.
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: ORIGIN BRINGS “GOWTHER” INTO BATTLE WITH NEW STORY AND CONTENT UPDATE
Netmarble has released a new content update for its anime open-world RPG, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin. The update introduces Gowther as a new playable hero, expands the main story with ACT 15, and adds new content and limited-time events. Players can obtain Gowther through a Pick-Up Draw and participate in various events to earn rewards.
MAI SHIRANUI RETURNS WITH AQUA SPLASH STYLE IN THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK
Netmarble has announced a new update for its AFK RPG, The King of Fighters AFK, introducing the Aqua Splash style Mai Shiranui as a Legendary seasonal fighter. The update also includes limited-time events and a new mini-game, Kensou's Dumpling Delivery. The game is based on SNK's iconic fighting game IP, The King of Fighters.