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Round Up: Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement From Summer Game Fest's Weekend Showcases
Summer Game Fest 2026 featured numerous announcements for the Nintendo Switch, including a variety of indie titles and some ports of existing games. Showcases like Geoff Keighley's Opening Show, Day of the Devs, Southeast Asian Games Showcase, Wholesome Direct, and others revealed new games and DLC across multiple genres.
Kickstarted cozy MMO Loftia ties down an autumn early access release window with a new trailer
The cozy MMORPG Loftia, developed by Qloud Games, is set to launch in early access this fall, as revealed in a new trailer. The trailer showcases various social and pastoral activities, including farming, fishing, and house decoration. To celebrate, Qloud Games is hosting an event to unlock community rewards, with more details on the exact early access date to follow.
All the SGF 2026 Wholesome Direct Cozy Games We Saw Today
The Wholesome Direct, part of Summer Game Fest 2026, showcased numerous cozy games with new announcements and release dates. The puzzle game Momento received a shadowdrop release on PC today, with console versions to follow. Many featured titles will be available on PC via a dedicated Steam page, and several demos are now live.
Loftia debuts a new trailer that showcases its cozy MMO dungeon-like instanced adventures
The cozy solarpunk MMO Loftia has released a new gameplay trailer showcasing its cooperative, time-based "adventures," which are described as a cozy take on MMO dungeons. The trailer features a team of four players engaging in gathering, crafting, puzzle-solving, and light platforming within instanced missions. Qloud Games also confirmed their participation in the upcoming Wholesome Direct presentation.
Betawatch: AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity and Torebia launch into testing
This week's Betawatch roundup highlights the upcoming testing phases for AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity and Torebia, both noted for their genuine genre fandom and plucky effort. Other games entering testing include Star Citizen, which has surpassed one billion dollars in crowdfunding, and various MMORPGs like Pantheon Rise of the Fallen and Subnautica 2.
Make My MMO: Hollowed Oath’s Kickstarter, Temtem’s latest haul, Loftia’s beta
God Mode Games' MMORPG Hollowed Oath is nearing its Kickstarter goal, having secured over $122,000 with 11 days remaining. Meanwhile, Temtem Pioneers successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising over $620,000. The article also provides updates on various other crowdfunded MMOs including Project Gorgon, Camelot Unchained, Tomo Endless Blue, and Loftia.
MMO Week in Review: The Only Way to the Cradle of War
This week's MMO news roundup covers major announcements from EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion and Star Citizen's alpha 4.8 Tactical Strike. Guild Wars 2 launched The Only Way update, while Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMORPG fate remains uncertain. NCsoft and Pearl Abyss reported strong financial quarters, and various other MMOs like Farever, EverQuest Legends, and Subnautica 2 were discussed.
Betawatch: Subnautica 2 dives into early access with a big splash
Subnautica 2 has launched into early access, drawing significant player interest and discussion, partly fueled by prior controversy. The article also provides a broad overview of other games currently in various stages of testing, including Farever, Star Citizen, and EverQuest Legends, highlighting player counts, updates, and testing statuses.
First impressions: Loftia is adorable even in beta, but it needs a clearer identity in the cozy space
Loftia, a new solarpunk MMORPG, shows promise with its adorable art style and engaging mechanics during its closed beta. However, the game struggles to establish a unique identity in the crowded cozy game market, facing challenges in differentiating itself from similar titles like Palia and My Time at Portia. Technical issues, particularly high ping and rubberbanding, also detracted from the experience.
Betawatch: Farever glides into early access while Loftia lands from closed beta
Several games are entering or continuing their early access and beta phases. Farever has officially launched into early access, while Loftia is preparing to bolster its early access based on closed beta feedback. Other titles like Trove, Aliens Fireteam Elite 2, Path of Exile 2, and Reaper Actual are also undergoing testing or preparing for updates and releases.
Solarpunk MMORPG Loftia concludes closed beta with a promise to bolster early access with player feedback
The closed beta for the solarpunk MMORPG Loftia has concluded, with developer Qloud Games promising to incorporate player feedback into the game's development ahead of its Early Access release. While an exact release date has not been announced, the team is actively collecting survey data from beta testers to improve the game's features and polish.
The Stream Team: A last lingering look at Loftia’s closed beta
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is taking a final look at the closed beta for the MMORPG Loftia before it concludes. She will be streaming her gameplay, aiming to explore as much as possible during the limited window. The stream will cover Loftia, Return to Moria, Dungeons & Dragons Online, and AdventureQuest 3D.
Make My MMO: Loftia’s cozy beta, Book of Travels’ demise
This article provides an update on various crowdfunded MMORPGs, noting that Loftia has entered beta while Book of Travels will sunset its MMO version to become a solo offline game. It also covers the status of other titles like Eldramoor, Camelot Unchained, and Ashes of Creation, alongside crowdfunding efforts for an archive of classic MMORPG drama and a movie about The Guild.
WRUP: He’s Chort edition | Massively Overpowered
This week's 'What Are You Playing' segment features discussions on Guild Wars 2, The Division 2, and Final Fantasy XIV. Staff members also shared their thoughts on disappointing landmarks, with Mount Rushmore and Plymouth Rock being mentioned.
The Stream Team: A light look at Loftia’s closed beta
MassivelyOP's MJ Guthrie will be providing a first look at the closed beta for the cozy MMO Loftia. The stream will focus on the game's sandbox elements, housing, and pets, aiming to see if it can satisfy the itch for a new community-driven experience. The preview is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EDT.
MMO Week in Review: Evercold, Aion 2, and EQ Legends
This week in the MMORPG genre saw the reveal of Final Fantasy XIV's 'Evercold' expansion for January 2027, alongside confirmations for Aion 2's global launch this year. Several other titles like Embers of the Uncrowned, RF Online Next, Palia, EverQuest Legends, and Loftia also had significant updates or beta launches.
WRUP: Jason Jason is our new town name edition
This week's "What Are You Playing" roundup features staff and community members discussing their weekend gaming plans. Titles mentioned include Guild Wars 2, Palia, Red Dead Online, Final Fantasy XIV, World of Warcraft, and Age of Mythology: Retold. A bonus question asks which fast food restaurant they would hypothetically control for petty reasons.
Betawatch: Closed beta for Loftia and EQ Legends, delay for Monsters & Memories
Several MMOs are currently in various stages of testing. Loftia has launched its closed beta with no NDA, while Monsters & Memories has delayed its early access to October due to a lead developer's departure. Camelot Unchained has expanded its testing to Wednesdays, and Palia is adding horses while remaining in beta.
‘There’s no blueprint for what we’re building’: Cozy MMO Loftia begins closed beta today
The closed beta for the solarpunk-themed MMO Loftia, developed by Qloud Games, begins today, April 22nd, and runs until May 6th on PC and Mac. The beta includes core city features, NPCs, farming, crafting, housing, and multiplayer adventures, though some systems are not yet complete. Game director Felipe Dal Molin described the game as a "cozy MMO that will grow into a second home."
Massively OP Podcast Episode 563: In the name of the Windrose
The MassivelyOP Podcast episode 563 covers several MMORPGs, including the early access launch of pirate survival game Windrose and the shift of Book of Travels to a single-player offline experience. The hosts also discuss the closure of the Turtle WoW project, legal issues surrounding Ashes of Creation, the closed beta for Loftia, and drama within Project Gorgon.