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MMO Week in Review: The big rebranding of CCP Games
CCP Games, the studio behind EVE Online, has rebranded to Fenris Creations and announced a partnership with Google DeepMind for AI development. This news comes amidst other MMO updates including Guild Wars 2's new zone, Conan Exiles' Enhanced version, and acquisitions like Daybreak buying Cold Iron Studios.
Everything Coming in Palia’s Royal Highlands Expansion (Overview Guide)
Palia's upcoming Royal Highlands expansion, releasing May 12, 2026, introduces a vast new adventure zone, the game's first mounts (horses), and numerous new features. Players can explore ancient ruins, gather new resources, meet a new villager named Eshelon, and customize their homes and clothing. The expansion also includes a new storage tier and a Lunar Path focused on raising horses.
WRUP: The context of this entry is that something very bad just happened to Guillaume edition
This weekly roundup covers what the Massively OP community and staff are playing, including Star Wars Galaxies Legends, Guild Wars 2, Palia, The Division 2, City of Heroes Homecoming, Final Fantasy XIV, Warframe, and Age of Empires IV. The article also includes a bonus question about bizarre old internet videos, with staff sharing favorites like DJ Steve Porter's Shamwow remix and the 'democracy manifest' clip.
EG7 Q1 2026: Daybreak is acquiring Cold Iron Studios (again) as Palia and Far Far West soar
Enad Global 7 reported a 13.1% drop in Q1 2026 revenues compared to the previous year, though its subsidiary Daybreak Game Company saw a 16.8% increase driven by Palia, EverQuest, and DC Universe Online. Daybreak is once again in talks to acquire Cold Iron Studios, with the intention of bringing the development of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 in-house. The company also noted strong sales for Far Far West, which recently launched into early access.
Palia drops a new trailer for next week’s Royal Highlands patch with a new map and ridable horses
Palia is releasing its second major beta expansion, Royal Highlands, next Tuesday, featuring its largest zone to date. The update introduces a new mount system with ridable horses that can be bred, a new villager with quests, expanded storage, a clothing dye system, and new discoverables. The resource tier will not increase, and players can access the new map without completing Elderwood.
Palia: How to Prepare for Royal Highlands Expansion
The Palia Royal Highlands expansion, releasing May 12, 2026, will introduce a new adventure zone, story quests, mounts, and resources. To access the new content on day one, players should complete the "Like a Bird" and Elderwood main story quests, familiarize themselves with the Elderwood zone, and prepare their ranch for horses. Additionally, it is recommended to save approximately 200,000 Gold for a new Jadium Storage recipe and upgrade tools to at least the Fine tier.
Palia: How to Get Free Premium Outfits (10 Million Player Celebration Event)
Palia is celebrating 10 million players with a limited-time event offering free premium outfits and other rewards. Players can earn these items by logging in daily to collect Celebration Tokens, which are then redeemed through the "10M Celebration!" path. The event runs from April 21, 2026, to June 1, 2026.
Palia extends its 10M player login event – go get your free cash-shop costumes
Singularity 6 has extended Palia's 10 Million Player Celebration Event through June 1, 2026, allowing more players to claim free cash-shop costumes. This extension coincides with the upcoming release of the game's second expansion, Royal Highlands, which will introduce a new map, mounts, NPCs, and a clothing dye system.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 564: Evercold or everwarmer?
The MassivelyOP Podcast episode 564 covers recent MMORPG news, including Final Fantasy XIV's 'Evercold' expansion announcement for 2027, Guild Wars Reforged receiving a mobile port, and Aion 2's westward release window. Other topics include new MMOs from Nexon, Palia's upcoming mount expansion, SWTOR's future updates, LOTRO's housing, Conan Exiles Enhanced edition, and the sale of EVE Online back to CCP Games.
MMO Hype Train: Spirit Crossing could be the injection of cozy we sorely need
Spirit Crossing, an upcoming MMO from Spry Fox, aims to capture the essence of cozy gaming with its relaxed gameplay loop and soothing art style. The game features a one-on-one friendship system, customizable housing, and various activities like exploration, crafting, and puzzle-solving. It offers a cel-shaded world designed to appeal to players seeking positive social interactions and a calming atmosphere.
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.
Massively Overthinking: Should MMOs reward players for content they were gonna do anyway?
This article discusses the potential negative impacts of over-gamification in MMORPGs, where rewards for basic activities like logging in or completing daily quests can diminish intrinsic motivation. Several writers share experiences of feeling obligated to play rather than enjoying the game, leading to burnout and a loss of interest. The discussion explores whether these systems benefit players or studios in the long term.
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.
Palia: Open Season Event Guide
Palia is hosting a new global event called Open Season from April 24 to May 8, 2026, to celebrate Spring. Players can participate by fishing and hunting creatures, with all catches contributing to global goals that unlock rewards for everyone. The event rewards include various boosters, mystery bags, and unique items like a Twisted Tree.
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.
Palia Royal Highlands Expansion Launches May 12
Palia's Royal Highlands expansion, featuring a new adventure zone and horses as a traversal option, is set to launch on May 12, 2026, across all platforms. The update will also introduce new creatures, resources, characters, quests, an expanded clothing dye system, and new decorative items.
Palia Royal Highlands Expansion Brings Horses to 10M Players
Palia's Royal Highlands expansion, launching May 12, introduces rideable horses and a new storyline to the cozy game, coinciding with the milestone of 10 million players. The update aims to enhance player experience on PlayStation 5 with improved haptic feedback and new content, despite some community concerns about the impact of mounts on the game's core pacing and potential server strain.
Ubsioft confirms that it canceled its multiplayer cozy RPG, Alterra
Ubisoft has canceled its multiplayer cozy RPG, Alterra, after three years of development. The company stated that the decision was part of its ongoing portfolio management and project assessment. This cancellation follows a period of significant challenges for Ubisoft, including layoffs and studio closures, though no employees are being laid off due to Alterra's discontinuation.
Palia The Royal Highlands expansion update release date and all new features
The upcoming 'The Royal Highlands' expansion for the game Palia is set to release on May 12, introducing a large new explorable area, mounts like horses for faster traversal, new resources, and a new villager named Eshelon. The update also includes architectural home upgrades, an improved clothing dye system, and a new event called 'Lunar Path: Path of the Pony'.