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MMO Week in Review: Destiny 2’s revival, Aion 2’s stress test
This week's MMO news covers Destiny 2's revival with unvaulted content, Aion 2's stress test, and Ultima Online's 29th anniversary. Dune Awakening launched on consoles, Elder Scrolls Online discussed experimental features, and Microsoft continued layoffs. World of Warcraft Forever is impressing players, while other news includes The Division 2, Marathon, Warframe, and various other MMO updates and discussions.
The MOP Up: Spirit Crossing celebrates the Feast of Bears
Spirit Crossing has launched Update 15.4, featuring the Feast of Bears seasonal event, revamped crafting stations, improved tournament rewards, and new flairs. The cozy social MMO is still targeting an early access release in November. The article also rounds up other smaller MMO news, including updates and early access launches for Delverium, Last Epoch, Neverwinter, and more.
Betawatch: World of Warcraft Forever gets the beta explosion as Aion 2 cracks its doors open a bit
The beta for World of Warcraft Forever has launched with high player numbers, while Aion 2 has opened its doors for testing. The article also provides updates on State of Decay 3's development under an indie Undead Labs and Guild Wars 2's upcoming WvW map test. It serves as a weekly roundup of MMOs in various testing phases, including open betas, closed betas, and early access.
MMO Jukebox Song of the Week: ‘Daminu Forest’ from Aion 2
The soundtrack for the upcoming MMORPG Aion 2 is being highlighted as a standout feature, with one reviewer noting it surpasses the music of the original Aion. The article emphasizes the importance of music in evoking memories and connecting players to MMO experiences.
Aion Reforged will relaunch the core MMO next month with several changes
NCsoft is relaunching the core Aion MMORPG with a new server called Aion Reforged on October 20th. This server will feature streamlined progression, class revamps, zone reworks, and a unified inventory, alongside pre-registration incentives. Additionally, the Siel and Apsaranta shards will merge into a single Siel realm next week.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 580: A Loftia set of goals
The Massively OP Podcast episode 580 covers a range of MMO news and discussions, including WoW Forever's beta, Guild Wars 2's final content drop, Loftia's early access launch, and RuneScape's Dragonwilds release. The hosts also touch on Soulframe, rage quit moments, minigames, and a potential Pokémon MMO.
First Impressions: Aion 2 feels surprisingly familiar
Aion 2's stress test reveals a game that blends old and new MMORPG design, with strengths in its expansive world and aesthetic but weaknesses in combat and quest design. While the character customization is deep and the world design encourages exploration, the combat feels undercooked and too easy, and the story may be inaccessible to newcomers. The game launches October 5th.
Betawatch: World of Warcraft Forever begins beta, Aniimo and RuneScape Dragonwilds leave early access
World of Warcraft Forever has entered a two-month closed beta with paid access, ahead of its November 4th launch. Aniimo and RuneScape: Dragonwilds have exited early access. EVE Vanguard is preparing for a nonstop paid alpha in November, aiming to establish an FPS within its universe.
The Stream Team: Helping stress out Aion 2
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be streaming Aion 2 to help stress test its servers. The article highlights the gorgeous world of Aion 2, which is reportedly 36 times larger than the original Aion, and expresses excitement for exploring it.
Aion 2 is holding a ‘launch scale’ open stress test that anyone can hop in to this Thursday and Friday
NC America is holding an open stress test for the upcoming MMORPG Aion 2 on September 17th and 18th. Players can join by installing the game via Steam or NCsoft's Purple launcher without needing registration or keys. The test aims to evaluate server stability at a "launch scale" with a level cap of 37, though character progression will be saved between test days.
Betawatch: Monsters & Memories plunges testers into The Deep, Loftia begins pre-registrations, and ArcheAge S is on its way next year
Several MMORPGs are entering new testing phases or preparing for launch. Monsters & Memories is plunging testers into 'The Deep' ahead of its early access, while Loftia has begun pre-registrations. ArcheAge S is slated for a Q2 2027 release, with gameplay previews coming soon. Legends of Aria Eternal and Valheim have officially launched, while Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has experienced layoffs.
Aion 2 confirms time-delayed content from the Korean launch and a lack of crossplay
Aion 2's global launch will include quality-of-life improvements made since its South Korean release but will not feature all content added over the past year. The game will not support crossplay between PC and planned console versions, and the mobile version will not be included. Developers aim to balance PvP interactions to be more optional.
MMO Week in Review: Joy of movement
This week's MMO news roundup covers a preview of Guild Wars 3's combat and movement, with ArenaNet's Colin Johanson taking on the game's direction. Other news includes Xbox's cloud gaming plans, Aion 2 lacking an Oceania server, Elder Scrolls Online's roadmap, and rumors of a StarCraft successor from Nexon and Blizzard.
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.
Aion 2 confirms that its global launch will not be arriving with an Oceania server
Aion 2's global launch on October 5th will not include dedicated Oceania servers, disappointing players in Australia and New Zealand. NCsoft confirmed that the Taiwanese version will support English, but players in Oceania may experience lag. Servers will be available in North America, South America, Europe, and Japan.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 578: Gamescoming and Gamesgoing
The Massively OP Podcast episode 578 covers Gamescom announcements, including launch dates for Aion 2 and Path of Exile 2, and future content plans for Dune: Awakening. The hosts also discuss the shutdown of another WoW Classic server, Guild Wars 3's Asura, Star Citizen's delays, and Star Wars Galaxies hacking drama.
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.
Gamescom 2026: NCsoft’s trailers for multiplayer Like or Die and Cinder City
NCsoft revealed new trailers for its upcoming multiplayer titles Like or Die and Cinder City at Gamescom's Opening Night Live. Like or Die, formerly Project Bonfire, is a team-based survival shooter where players act as streamers, utilizing a 'Block Action' system to reshape the battlefield. Cinder City, which recently had a pre-alpha test, is set in a 21st-century world invaded by aliens, with its new trailer showcasing different character perspectives.
Gamescom 2026: Aion 2 makes its global debut October 5 following stress test and headstart
NCsoft announced that the MMORPG Aion 2 will launch globally on October 5 for PC. Prior to the official release, the game will undergo a 'Launch Scale Test' from September 17-18, followed by Early Access for Founder's Pack owners starting September 30.