Monsters and Memories
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Monsters & Memories gears up for its October 1st early access with name reservations and advance billing
Monsters & Memories is set to launch its early access on October 1st, with Niche Worlds Cult providing a guide for players. The name reservation system is currently live for the first 4,000 users, and billing will begin next Monday, allowing players to pre-pay and create up to five characters before launch. The developers stated that the game is not yet complete and will continue development post-launch.
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.
Monsters & Memories plunges testers into The Deep weeks ahead of early access launch
Monsters & Memories has released its first major module, 'The Deep,' just weeks before its October 1st early access launch. This update introduces Deep Elves and Deep Gnomes, along with new zones like the Great Cavern Sea and Underdocks, though these areas are still under construction. The patch also includes significant revamps to the Paladin and Elementalist classes, a solo challenge mode, a new spellbook UI, and additional housing options.
Here’s all you need to know about Monsters & Memories early access, from costs to content to start times
Monsters & Memories, a throwback MMORPG from Niche Worlds Cult, is launching its early access on Thursday, October 1st. The game will feature 28 zones, nine races, 18 classes, and a level 1-60 progression. Access requires a $15 monthly subscription fee, with no box price or in-game cash shop.
MMO Week in Review: Way too early access
This week's MMO news covers the early access launch of Stars Reach, which some consider premature. Other highlights include a look at Guild Wars 3's Kodan, Daybreak's acquisition of Cold Iron Studios, new content for EverQuest Legends, and an analysis of the survival game Stormforge. The article also touches on various other MMO updates, rumors, and industry discussions.
Betawatch: Stars Reach hits early access stumbles and Guild Wars 3 outlines its Kodan details
This week's Betawatch covers the early access launch of Stars Reach, with developer Raph Koster apologizing for initial issues. Guild Wars 3 has also detailed its playable Kodan, while City of Heroes and Stormforge have received updates. The roundup includes news on numerous other MMOs in various testing phases, including Aero Tales Online, Elder Scrolls Online, and Aloft.
Monsters & Memories revamps two classes, launches new dungeons, and applies multiple fixes and tweaks
The MMORPG Monsters & Memories has received a new update that revamps the Shaman and Inquisitor classes, introduces new dungeons Rothold and Fallen Watch, and reactivates encounters against the Bone Construct, Pustulax, and Lord Ga’Duuz. The patch also includes general updates to quest flagging, damage effects, and numerous bug fixes, with early access planned for October.
Monsters & Memories will add high-level content, class reworks, and player camera options this week
Monsters & Memories is releasing a patch this week that includes new high-level content such as two dungeons and three raid bosses. The update will also feature initial player camera options, additional tradeskills, and reworks for the Inquisitor and Shaman classes. The game is preparing for its early access launch on October 1st.
Betawatch: Palworld goes full mobile MMORPG as Guild Wars 3 talks species
This week's Betawatch covers several upcoming and in-development MMORPGs, including a mobile-only version of Palworld called Palworld Online and Guild Wars 3 confirming playable species. Updates are also provided on games like Runescape Dragonwilds, ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom, and various titles in testing phases, highlighting the ongoing development and testing cycles within the MMO genre.
Monsters & Memories delivers a deep dive on its Cleric, Fighter, and Monk classes
Indie MMORPG Monsters & Memories has released deep dives into its Cleric, Fighter, and Monk classes, detailing recent revamps. The Cleric received a new utility toolkit, the Fighter gained a Vengeance mechanic, and the Monk shifted to spiritual stances. These changes were part of Beta Patch 8, which also updated fishing, added a Do Not Disturb mode, and introduced new tavern games.
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.
Bucking the trend in this era of closing MMORPG forums, Monsters & Memories just opened new forums instead
Bucking the trend of MMORPG developers closing forums, Monsters & Memories has launched its own official forums. Previously operating solely through Discord, the game's developer, Niche Worlds Cult, announced the new forum with GM Trent encouraging players to use their game account information to access it. Discord forums will be retired soon as the official forums are a work in progress.
Monsters and Memories’ revamped Beastmaster and Rogue join the closed beta with today’s update
Niche Worlds Cult has updated Monsters and Memories' closed beta with revamps to the Beastmaster and Rogue classes. The Rogue class receives fewer interrupt abilities and more accessible poisons, while the Beastmaster undergoes a significant rework, shifting to a berserker theme with a focus on pets and melee abilities.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars goes mobile, Bungie gets layoffs
This week's MMO news includes Guild Wars launching on mobile, Star Trek Online's new update, and Throne & Liberty's summer expansion. However, the industry also saw significant layoffs at Sony and Bungie, impacting hundreds of developers working on Destiny 2 and Marathon. Other news includes Valve's Steam Machine pricing, the ongoing Ashes of Creation lawsuit, and updates on Grand Theft Auto VI's online multiplayer.
Niche Worlds Cult has spent $160,000 on Monsters & Memories so far, saw over 10.5K playtesters in early June
Niche Worlds Cult has invested over $160,000 in their upcoming indie MMO, Monsters & Memories, which is slated for an October early access launch. The game recently concluded a playtest with over 10,500 participants, and the developers are currently working on finalizing content such as the Deep Gnome race and new animations.
Make My MMO: Camelot’s early access, Loftia’s beta, Solarpunk’s launch
Several crowdfunded MMOs have seen recent developments, including Camelot Unchained's early access launch, Loftia's upcoming beta, and Solarpunk's official launch. Other titles like AQ Worlds Infinity, Stars Reach, and My Time at Evershine have also provided updates on their development progress and release windows.
Monsters & Memories takes a deep dive into the Archer and Druid with its latest beta update
Monsters & Memories has released a beta update that provides a deep dive into the Archer and Druid classes. The Archer class features mobile options, stationary attacks, and traps, while the Druid class utilizes a "season" mechanic that cycles between damage and healing based on spellcasting.
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.