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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.
Scars of Honor begins recruitment for its FirstWatch player tester group
Beast Burst Entertainment is recruiting for the FirstWatch player tester group for their MMORPG Scars of Honor. Testers will provide feedback on upcoming features under NDA, requiring them to repeat gameplay loops, attempt to break the game, and offer constructive input. Interested players must fill out an application and familiarize themselves with the program's details and member charter.
The MOP Up: Dark Age of Camelot rotates its Sigilbound Frontiers event
Dark Age of Camelot's Sigilbound Frontiers event is live until August 13th, featuring a Sigilbreaker boss spawn. Other MMO news includes Hearthstone's new battleground season, updates for World War II Online and MapleStory Idle RPG, a Palworld card game, War Thunder adjustments, Apex Legends' Marked season, and details on Scars of Honor's First Watch system.
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.
The MOP Up: Warframe recaps the reveals of TennoCon 2026
Digital Extremes has released a recap of TennoCon 2026, detailing new reveals such as the Origin System and gameplay in the Tau system. The article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for Pax Dei, The Planet Crafter's console launch, Fortnite's new skin, and content additions for Myth of Empires, Mu Online, EVE Frontier, MechWarrior Online Legends, The Finals, Crimson Desert, Orna, DayZ, and Scars of Honor.
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.
Scars of Honor elaborates on its FirstWatch player tester group, gliding, and open world plans
Developer Beast Burst Entertainment detailed its 'FirstWatch' player testing initiative for Scars of Honor, which involves selected players providing feedback through private Discord servers, polls, and interviews. The studio also showcased development updates including improved animations, gliding mechanics, and plans for opt-in open world PvP and world events.
Betawatch: Palworld’s launch, EverQuest Legends’ monetization
This week's Betawatch covers the official launch of Palworld and ongoing discussions surrounding the monetization strategies of EverQuest Legends and Aion 2. The article also highlights various games in different testing phases, including EVE Vanguard's open alpha and updates for titles like Scars of Honor and Bitcraft.
MMO Hype Train: Can Scars of Honor overcome its generic WoW clone identity?
Scars of Honor, an upcoming MMORPG from Beast Burst Entertainment, faces scrutiny over its generic identity and past crowdfunding failure. Despite a colorful visual style reminiscent of RuneScape and Albion Online, the game's features list offers little distinction from existing titles. The article questions whether Scars of Honor can overcome its "WoW clone" label and generate sufficient hype to succeed in the competitive MMO market.
MMORPG Scars of Honor promises teases reveal of a ‘FirstWatch’ community initiative
Creative director Venelin Vasilev teased upcoming developments for the MMORPG Scars of Honor, including a new "FirstWatch" community initiative. Fans can expect to see prototyped systems and changes based on feedback during a Twitch stream on Sunday, July 12th.
Upcoming fantasy MMO Scars of Honor thanked alpha testers for breaking the game
The developers of the upcoming fantasy MMORPG Scars of Honor expressed gratitude to tens of thousands of players who participated in its technical alpha. During the test, players killed over 2.4 million mobs, with Humans being the most popular race and Mages the most played class. The team is continuing development based on the feedback received.
Scars of Honor reports on feedback from its ongoing alpha technical playtest: ‘That pushes us to do better’
The upcoming MMORPG Scars of Honor is currently undergoing a large-scale technical alpha playtest, with over 210,000 players requesting access. The development studio acknowledged that the servers and game were not ready for the scale, leading to issues for some players. Feedback from this early testing phase is crucial for identifying technical problems and improving gameplay mechanics before the game's full release.
Betawatch: Neverness to Everness and Heroes of Might & Magic Olden Era open their gates
Several MMORPGs have launched or entered testing phases, including the full release of Neverness to Everness and early access for Heroes of Might & Magic Olden Era. TERA 2 is confirmed to be in development with Unreal Engine 5, while Scars of Honor and Gods, Death & Reapers are undergoing playtests and alpha phases respectively. Reaper Actual has secured further venture capital funding.
Scars of Honor officially kicks off its large-scale Steam playtest – here’s what’s in it
Beast Burst Entertainment's MMORPG Scars of Honor has officially launched its large-scale Steam playtest, running until May 11th. The test focuses on core open-world systems, including combat, leveling, PvP battlegrounds, crafting, and a scars system, with dungeon content promised for a later date. The playtest will roll out content in three waves, introducing additional PvP features and arenas over its duration.
Scars of Honor takes a deep-dive into the talents and playstyle of the Paladin
Beast Burst Entertainment provided a deep dive into the Paladin class for their upcoming MMORPG, Scars of Honor. The update showcases improvements to the talent tree, offering clearer playstyle definitions and new nodes that alter abilities beyond simple stat boosts. A demonstration video also offered a glimpse of work on Elf and Orc character models.
Scars of Honor previews minigame crafting and class improvements ahead of April 30 playtest
Beast Burst Entertainment has released new videos showcasing upcoming features for their MMORPG Scars of Honor ahead of its April 30th Steam playtest. The previews highlight improvements to combat responsiveness, a new duel system, and a minigame-driven crafting system. Creative director Venelin also discussed class updates and potential dangers near gathering nodes.
April Fools’ Day pranks and events around the MMORPG and MMO world, 2026 edition
MMORPGs across the industry celebrated April Fools' Day 2026 with a variety of in-game events, pranks, and humorous patch notes. Titles like Guild Wars 2, World of Warcraft, Star Trek Online, and Final Fantasy XIV participated with unique in-game activities and themed content.
Betawatch: Shadowstone kicks off playtesting, EVE Frontier plods onward
This week's Betawatch covers numerous games entering playtesting phases, including Secret Door's Shadowstone and Dreamhaven's Sunderfolk. EVE Frontier continues development with new features, while Swordeye, Scars of Honor, and MapleStory Classic World are also highlighted for upcoming tests. The article also provides a comprehensive list of games currently in open or closed testing, differentiating between the two and noting those that appear to be malingering.
Scars of Honor sets its next playtest for April 30 on Steam
Beast Burst Entertainment has announced a new playtest for their free-to-play MMORPG, Scars of Honor, which will be available on Steam from April 30th to May 11th. This technical test will feature combat and system updates, with invitations being sent out in waves.
The MOP Up: Trove tests ‘tiny quests’ missions for your allies
Trove is testing a new 'Tiny Quests' system that allows players to send allies on short adventures for experience and loot. This week's news roundup also includes updates on World War II Online's fundraising, RIFT's Arclight Ascendancy event, and Terraria's successful 1.4.5 update, which saw a significant player spike.