Valofe
Valofe business and news from across the web.
Latest coverage
MMO Week in Review: Foreverrrrr
BlizzCon 2026 saw major announcements including a new open-world StarCraft shooter, Diablo V for 2029, and World of Warcraft Forever launching soon. The event also revealed World of Warcraft's next retail expansion, The Last Titan, and sparked controversy over World of Warcraft Forever's monetization. Other news included the sunsetting of Ship of Heroes, layoffs at Pantheon Rise of the Fallen, and business dealings involving ArcheAge.
Riders of Icarus officially returns from its sunset this fall, with closed beta scheduled for September 29
The pet-taming MMORPG Riders of Icarus is returning as Icarus Online this fall, developed by Valofe and published by GOP Co. Ltd. The free-to-play title will feature adjustments to creature types, abilities, and dungeon rewards, with a closed beta scheduled from September 29th to October 5th.
Riders of Icarus appears to be coming back online a year after its sunsetting
The free-to-play MMORPG Riders of Icarus, which was sunsetted in February of last year, appears to be making a comeback under the name Icarus Online. Valofe, the company that previously took stewardship of the game from Nexon, is reportedly behind the return, with a reveal date set for September 10th and a promise of the game's return sometime this year.
VALOFE, Heats Up the Season with the Black Squad Championship Series: Summer
VALOFE has announced the Black Squad Championship Series: Summer, a new quarterly global esports tournament. The event aims to bring together elite players worldwide and will commence on June 27, 2026. This initiative underscores VALOFE's commitment to expanding Black Squad's competitive scene and fostering its global community.
CROSS Wave Funds Creator Initiative with 40,000 CROSS for First Siege War in Chaos W
CROSS Wave has launched a creator campaign for the MMORPG Chaos W, offering 40,000 CROSS rewards for content related to its inaugural Siege War event, running from June 22 to July 22. The campaign utilizes an AI system that prioritizes community impact over view counts, encouraging diverse content about game mechanics, tokenomics, and strategies. Chaos W, developed by Valofe and Nexus, is available on mobile and PC and supports eight languages.
VALOFE, Humanity’s Last Hope Has Finally Arrived, Global Launch of LAST ORIGIN R+ is Now Live!
VALOFE has announced the global launch of its anime-style mobile game, Last Origin R+. The game features enhanced visuals and character appeal, with over 60,000 pre-registrations. The global version supports 8 languages and includes various launch events and new R+ skins.
Chaos W Surpasses 960,000 Pre
Chaos W, an MMORPG based on the Chaos Online IP, has surpassed 960,000 pre-registrations ahead of its April 29 release. Co-published by Valofe and Nexus, the game will be available on PC and mobile platforms, supporting multiple languages and featuring extensive customization, pet battles, and guild systems. Pre-launch events and a streamer campaign are ongoing to build community engagement.
Chaos W Pre-Registration MMORPG
VALOFE has launched global pre-registration for its new mobile MMORPG, Chaos W, which is set for a Q2 2026 release. This title marks the first collaboration between VALOFE and NEXUS, focusing on Web3 gaming integration. Pre-registration is available on Google Play, the App Store, and VALOFE's VFUN platform, with additional community events and rewards offered.
VALOFE Announces the Launch of the Black Squad Championship Series
VALOFE has announced the upcoming launch of the Black Squad Championship Series, a global competitive event for the game Black Squad. The first quarterly tournament is scheduled to begin on March 14, 2026, with the aim of strengthening the competitive scene and engaging the player community. Top-performing teams will receive in-game rewards, including currency and exclusive weapon skins.
MMO Week in Review: Midnight’s proper launch, Ashes of Creation’s legal battle
This week's MMO news roundup covers the official launch of World of Warcraft Midnight, a legal battle involving Ashes of Creation's former boss Steven Sharif, and the debuts of Bungie's Marathon and Equinox Homecoming. Several games, including Highguard and Eldegarde, are also announced to be sunsetting.
MMORPG publisher Valofe’s entire P2E blockchain platform has shut down
MMORPG publisher Valofe has shut down its entire play-to-earn blockchain platform, VFUN Ground, at the end of January. The company, known for its involvement with games like Bless Unleashed and SoulWorker, did not provide a specific reason for the closure, though declining interest in crypto gaming and loss of token value are likely factors. Any remaining crypto tokens held by users are now considered worthless.