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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.
Closers’ relaunch under Papaya Play has officially begun with various celebration events
The side-scrolling anime MMO Closers has officially relaunched under Papaya Play after shutting down last June. The relaunch includes a new character named Mois, updated progression, and various in-game celebration events such as daily login rewards, XP buffs, and pre-registration bonuses. Papaya Play is also promoting cash shop offerings as part of the relaunch.
Perfect Ten: The online game sunsets of 2026 to date
This article lists ten online games, primarily MMORPGs, that have experienced significant end-of-life milestones or full sunsets in 2026. It highlights titles like Occupy White Walls, Destiny 2, and Horizon Worlds, discussing their unique aspects, reasons for closure, and the broader implications for the gaming industry, particularly concerning business models and player engagement.
Anime MMORPG Closers is shutting down its global servers next month
The global version of the anime MMORPG Closers will shut down its servers on June 24, 2026, as announced by developer Naddic Games. New account registrations and in-game purchases have already been disabled. While the Korean version will continue, there are no current plans for an offline version of the game.
