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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.
Inflexion deep-dives Conan Exiles’ Legacy of the Giant Kings, teases something for Nightingale after Gamescom
Inflexion Games provided an update on Conan Exiles' 'Legacy of the Giant Kings' arc, detailing the return of a legendary repair mechanic within a new dungeon. The studio also teased potential news for their upcoming game Nightingale following Gamescom, with director Aaryn Flynn suggesting announcements may come after the event.
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.
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.
The best MMO and multiplayer deals from Steam’s 2026 summer sale and beyond
Steam's 2026 Summer Sale is offering significant discounts on a wide variety of MMO and multiplayer titles, including bundles and individual game sales. Notable deals include discounts on Palworld, Guild Wars 2, Dune Awakening, Destiny 2 DLC, Elder Scrolls Online, and many more, with prices slashed across numerous genres and publishers.
Conan Exiles Enhanced devs tease something ‘exciting’ coming to the back-burnered Nightingale
Inflexion Games has teased exciting news coming soon for their game Nightingale, with developers Aaryn Flynn and Neil Thompson suggesting updates could be shared in the coming months. The studio has been collaborating with Funcom on Conan Exiles Enhanced, but indicates a return to Nightingale development is on the horizon.
The Daily Grind: Is gliding more fun than flying in MMORPGs?
This article discusses the evolution and enjoyment of gliding mechanics in MMORPGs, comparing it to traditional flying. While initially underwhelmed by Guild Wars 2's gliding, the author now appreciates its contribution to player freedom without trivializing world traversal, noting its prevalence in recent survival sandboxes like Aloft, Palia, Nightingale, and Farever.
‘Nightingale is our baby,’ Inflexion boss says, but Conan Exiles Enhanced ‘helps us pay the bills’
Inflexion Games, a studio owned by Tencent, is prioritizing the development of Conan Exiles Enhanced, which is helping to fund their original game, Nightingale. While Nightingale remains their 'baby,' major development on it is paused for the foreseeable future, with the team focusing on Conan Exiles to maintain solvency and keep the studio employed. Inflexion plans to return to Nightingale once the Conan project is complete, applying lessons learned to its future development.
Conan Exiles April Update Brings Server Character Transfers Live Now
Funcom has released Conan Exiles' April update, introducing server character transfers, a feature aimed at addressing player retention issues common in survival games. This update also includes stability improvements and bug fixes, building on the studio's experience with complex multiplayer systems and aiming to keep the game relevant in a competitive genre.
WRUP: Win a date with the radioactive spite monster edition
This weekly roundup features Massively OP staff and community members discussing their gaming plans, including titles like Nightingale, Project Gorgon, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft: Midnight. The article also includes a bonus question about personal experiences with last-minute delays.
Betawatch: Marathon and Equinox Homecoming both enter launch waters
Bungie'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.
Massively Overthinking: Do you regret your hastily created MMORPG characters?
This article discusses the common regret players feel about hastily created MMORPG characters, particularly concerning names, appearances, and playstyles. Several writers share their experiences with character creation, rerolling, and the impact of early access games on their approach.
WRUP: Pangolin goes to the big city edition
The Massively OP community and staff share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Pokemon Go, Nightingale, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft: Midnight. The discussion also touches on personal preferences for numbers and the nature of game marketing.
One Shots: Pop dem bubbles!
This week's player screenshot gallery features community images from Final Fantasy XIV, World of Warcraft, and Nightingale. Players shared moments ranging from in-game events like snail races and city reclamation efforts to humorous character creation poses and dungeon runs.