Legends of Aria Eternal
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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.
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.
Legends of Aria Eternal has relaunched with the ability to run your own server
Legends of Aria Eternal has relaunched, allowing players to purchase the game and run their own servers with custom rules. This version reverts to an earlier build, focusing on player-driven economies and crafting while removing the professions system and any blockchain elements. Previous owners can claim their keys via Discord, and a limited-time bonus offers quadruple skill and stat gains.
Legends of Aria Eternal arrives to Steam September 10 with a box price and dedicated server capability
Legends of Aria Eternal, the second reboot of the sandbox MMORPG, will launch on Steam on September 10th. This version introduces dedicated server capabilities allowing players to host and customize their own servers, alongside changes to gear acquisition and a return to a swappable skills system. The game will have a one-time purchase price with no subscription or premium gates.
Betawatch: Stars Reach sets course for early access, EverQuest Legends successfully launches
Stars Reach has announced its paid early access will begin on August 18th, while EverQuest Legends has officially launched. The article also provides updates on Guild Wars 3's music, Cinder City's pre-alpha testing, and Reaper Actual's free weekend, alongside a comprehensive list of games currently in various stages of testing and early access.
Make My MMO: Legends of Aria and The Guild are back, SpiritVale breaks 20K concurrent
This article provides an update on various crowdfunded MMORPGs, noting the return of Legends of Aria as Legends of Aria Eternal and the successful Kickstarter for The Guild movie. It also highlights SpiritVale's launch and its achievement of over 20,000 concurrent players, while mentioning other games like Book of Travels preparing to sunset and Stars Reach nearing early access.
Betawatch: Aion 2 outlines head start plans as Guild Wars 3 outlines its story premise
NCsoft has detailed head start plans for Aion 2, which is slated for a global launch in September 2026. Guild Wars 3 has also outlined its story premise, with a beta expected in fall 2027. The article also provides an extensive list of other MMORPGs currently in various stages of testing and development.
Legends of Aria reboot LOA Eternal has officially opened playtesting to all previous backers
Legends of Aria Eternal, the rebooted sandbox MMORPG operated by original lead developer Derek Brinkmann, has opened its playtesting phase to all previous backers. This includes players who purchased the game on Steam, Kickstarter backers, and Citizen's Pass subscribers, who will also receive a free copy upon full launch. Significant changes have been implemented, including the return of pre-profession abilities as boss loot, craftable artifacts, and a revamped in-game economy.
Whatever happened to Legends of Aria’s custom server reboot Legends of Aria Eternal?
The reboot of Legends of Aria as Legends of Aria Eternal, previously known as Shards Online, has seen little progress since its announcement. Recent updates have focused on artifact crafting, with no new major announcements from developer Derek Brinkmann. The game has a Steam page listed as 'coming soon,' but its development status remains uncertain.