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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.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 568: Take me home, Tyrian roads
The Massively OP Podcast episode 568 covers the official announcement of Guild Wars 3, release windows for Aion 2, Stars Reach, Loftia, Dune Awakening, and Valheim, and early access updates for Camelot Unchained and Eterspire. The hosts also discuss Star Wars: The Old Republic's Update 7.9 and The Elder Scrolls Online's Update 50.
Stars Reach's Raph Koster wants the MMO to be as "wiki-resistant" as possible to keep "the magic more alive"
Raph Koster, lead designer of the upcoming MMO Stars Reach, aims to make the game "wiki-resistant" to preserve a sense of discovery and emergent gameplay. He explains that the game's procedural generation and dynamic systems mean players cannot simply look up strategies, fostering a more organic and evolving player experience. Stars Reach is set to enter early access this summer.
Stars Reach could be the second coming of the sandbox MMO, with player-built cities and 40+ Star Wars Galaxies-style…
Stars Reach aims to revive the sandbox MMO genre with ambitious features like player-built cities and procedurally generated planets. Creator Raph Koster describes it as a blend of Star Wars Galaxies, RuneScape, Eve Online, and Ultima Online, emphasizing deep simulation and a wide range of player-driven professions. The game is slated for early access this summer.
MMO Week in Review: Stop asking where the guild wars are
ArenaNet has officially announced Guild Wars 3, with beta testing planned for fall 2027, while confirming continued support for Guild Wars 2 and Guild Wars Reforged. NCsoft is also preparing for the western launch of Aion 2 in September and has the Horizon MMO in development. The article also touches on early access launches for Camelot Unchained and Reaper Actual, and the upcoming summer early access for Stars Reach.
Betawatch: Early access launch for Camelot Unchained, early access plans for Stars Reach
Camelot Unchained has launched into early access on Steam, while Stars Reach is also heading into early access this summer. The article rounds up various other games in testing phases, including Stormforge's playtest in July and Eterspire's surprise launch. It also provides a comprehensive list of MMOs currently in open or closed testing, detailing their status and development.
The Daily Grind: Are you excited about Stars Reach hitting early access?
The author expresses excitement for the upcoming early access launch of Stars Reach, acknowledging potential criticisms about its readiness but remaining optimistic about its original universe and gameplay feel. The article poses a question to readers about their own anticipation for the game's early access period.
Raph Koster MMORPG Stars Reach announces it’s launching into early access this summer
Playable Worlds announced that its MMORPG sandbox Stars Reach will launch into early access this summer. Studio lead Raph Koster confirmed the move to 24/7 server operation and previewed new creatures, updates to the building system, character creation, and weapon mechanics.
Playable Worlds’ Sandbox MMORPG Stars Reach, Led By Ultima Online Designer Raph Koster, Launches into Early Access this Summer
Playable Worlds' science-fantasy MMORPG, Stars Reach, designed by Ultima Online creator Raph Koster, is launching into Steam Early Access this summer for PC. The game features a vast, simulated galaxy where players can explore, build, craft, trade, and engage in combat with a flexible, classless progression system. Early Access will offer multiple planets, resource gathering, combat, and crafting, with additional features like factions and PvP to be added later.
Stars Reach Launches Into Steam Early Access This Summer
Playable Worlds announced that Stars Reach, a science-fantasy sandbox MMORPG from Raph Koster, will launch into Steam Early Access this summer. The game features a persistent universe where player actions shape planets, with a classless progression system and player-driven economy. Three paid Early Access tiers will be available, starting at $29.99.
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.
Stars Reach’s alpha has added a Star Wars Galaxies-esque profile system and waypoint tabs
The latest alpha patch for the MMORPG Stars Reach, developed by Playable Worlds, introduces a new character profile system reminiscent of Star Wars Galaxies. This update also includes waypoint tabs, asset overhauls with a new shader system, and performance optimizations for building tiles.
Unlucky Stars Reach alpha testers may have lost their builds thanks to Before the Frontier bugs
Playable Worlds producer Rodney Haza has apologized to Stars Reach alpha testers for issues encountered during a recent test period, which resulted in the loss of some player builds due to save errors. The team is working to restore major losses and is grateful for player support and understanding as they iterate on the game's systems, including the new Before the Frontier patch features.
Betawatch: Subnautica 2 dives into early access with a big splash
Subnautica 2 has launched into early access, drawing significant player interest and discussion, partly fueled by prior controversy. The article also provides a broad overview of other games currently in various stages of testing, including Farever, Star Citizen, and EverQuest Legends, highlighting player counts, updates, and testing statuses.
Stars Reach’s Before the Frontier test update lands today with stat allocation and item decay
Playable Worlds has released the Before the Frontier update for its MMORPG Stars Reach, introducing stat point allocation for new characters and item decay mechanics. The update also includes an improved paper doll system, a pathfinder tool, and server infrastructure enhancements to prepare for player influx. The studio is releasing features earlier than usual to gather rapid feedback from alpha testers.
Stars Reach outlines plans for item durability, stats and character UI updates, and interlinked systems
Stars Reach, a sci-fi sandbox MMORPG, is planning significant updates to its game systems, including item durability, character UI, and interlinked mechanics. These changes, discussed by Raph Koster, will affect inventory management, crafting, combat, and the in-game economy. While no firm release dates are set, the developers anticipate these updates will fundamentally alter the game experience within the next two months.
Stars Reach explains its roadmap in new video, plans Raph Koster stream this weekend
Playable Worlds has released a new video featuring Raph Koster to explain the development roadmap for the MMORPG Stars Reach. The studio is entering a period of accelerated development and will also host a Twitch stream this Saturday to discuss the game's current state. The company previously experienced layoffs due to funding challenges and paused onboarding new playtesters.
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.
Star’s Reach pauses new tester invites owing to ‘rapid iteration’ of features in its alpha
Playable Worlds has paused new tester invites for its MMORPG Star's Reach due to rapid iteration of features during its alpha phase. The studio cited the need for patience and understanding as they implement systems and features, warning of potential disruptions and temporary server downtime. Existing testers and Kickstarter backers will retain access to intermittent tests.