Monsters and Memories
News, coverage and analysis tracking Monsters and Memories across the outlets.- Monsters and Memories’ revamped Beastmaster and Rogue join the closed beta with today’s updateNiche 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 layoffsThis 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 JuneNiche 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 launchSeveral 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 updateMonsters & 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 testingThis 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.
- Monsters & Memories offers a deep dive on its magical and mystical Wizard classUpcoming indie MMO Monsters & Memories is highlighting its Wizard class with a new deep dive article. The developers at Niche Worlds Cult have modified the Wizard's core kit, including mana regeneration and introducing an optional 'Incantation' system for combining spells. The studio plans to balance all 18 classes during the beta phase.
- Monster & Memories provides a deep-dive of the reworked Spellblade classMonsters & Memories has provided a deep-dive into the reworked Spellblade class for its upcoming MMORPG. The melee DPS class remains proc-centric but has been adjusted to balance player expression with less reliance on RNG. New mechanics include infusion stances and a 'Conduit' skill to activate potent abilities.
- MMO Hype Train: Is it smart or foolish for upcoming MMOs to embrace hardcore attitudes?This article discusses the trend of upcoming MMORPGs embracing hardcore design philosophies, questioning whether this approach is wise or foolish. While some games like Embers Adrift and Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen have adopted more challenging mechanics, their success has been limited. The author notes the appeal of difficult games like Dark Souls but questions if there's enough demand for entire MMORPGs to be built around such a premise, especially given the inherent risks in the current market.
- Monsters & Memories promises to make classes with ‘distinct identity’ that are ‘genuinely fun to play’Developer Niche Worlds Cult is focusing on creating distinct and fun-to-play classes for their upcoming MMORPG, Monsters & Memories. The studio is reviewing all classes to ensure they have unique identities, align with genre conventions, and offer meaningful progression, with early access scheduled for October.
- MMO Week in Review: Evercold, Aion 2, and EQ LegendsThis 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.
- Betawatch: Closed beta for Loftia and EQ Legends, delay for Monsters & MemoriesSeveral 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.
- Monsters & Memories has delayed its early access from June to OctoberNiche Worlds Cult has delayed the early access launch of Monsters & Memories from June to October 1st, 2026. Studio lead Shawn Lord cited slower than hoped progress and a desire for further polish on class revisions, itemization, progression, and content as reasons for the delay. The game will now launch with Module I, also known as Descent into the Deep, doubling starting locations and adding two races.
- Make My MMO: AQW Infinity’s massive Kickstarter haul, Ashes of Creation in limboAdventureQuest Worlds Infinity's Kickstarter has surpassed $1.3 million, making it a significant crowdfunding success. The article also notes other crowdfunded MMOs, including the successful Darkhaven and the ongoing legal battles and player count issues surrounding Ashes of Creation.
- A key Monsters & Memories developer has apparently left just ahead of the June early accessNiche Worlds Cult has announced the departure of a key developer, Nick, from the Monsters & Memories development team just ahead of its June 1st early access launch. Studio head Shawn Lord stated that development and beta testing will continue as planned, with no immediate impact on target dates, though further details are restricted due to personnel matters. The news follows a delay in the weekly beta lottery due to issues with the current build.
- The MOP Up: Stars Reach teaches you how to roleplay alien speciesStars Reach is providing lore and roleplay guides for its alien species, the Elioni and Gertans, ahead of its sandbox MMO's launch. This week's MMO news roundup also includes updates for War Thunder, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Sea of Thieves, and Farm Together 2, a crossover between Palworld and Legend of Mushroom, and NCsoft's acquisition of JustPlay.
- Betawatch: Marathon and Equinox Homecoming both enter launch watersBungie's new game Marathon and Equinox Homecoming have launched this week, alongside other gaming news including AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity reaching a crowdfunding milestone. The article also provides updates on various games in beta testing and development, detailing their current status and upcoming plans.