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Throne and Liberty previews the Gauntlets weapon coming in this week’s Frozen Divide Nix expansion
Throne and Liberty's upcoming Frozen Divide Nix expansion, launching Thursday, introduces the Gauntlets weapon, a hybrid Tank/DPS class for close-range combat. The expansion also features a new Nix region, gliding mechanics, co-op dungeons, a level cap increase to 60, and an itemization revamp.
MMO Week in Review: ArcheAge’s revival, Guild Wars’ CCG
This week's MMO news roundup covers a variety of topics including Guild Wars receiving a CCG in China, ArcheAge's revival, and Richard Garriott's efforts to regain Ultima copyright. It also features updates on Tomo Endless Blue's Kickstarter success, Embers of the Uncrowned, and Diablo Immortal's new Warlock patch.
Throne and Liberty previews locations, gear updates, and the content roadmap for Frozen Divide Nix
NCsoft has released a detailed preview of the upcoming Throne and Liberty update, The Frozen Divide: Nix. The preview covers the new Nix region, gear progression changes, the Remnants of Nix PvPvE zone, new gauntlet weapons, and an extensive content roadmap extending through September.
Throne and Liberty’s upcoming gauntlet weapon promises ‘relentless chained combat’
NCsoft is introducing a new weapon called gauntlets to the MMORPG Throne and Liberty with the upcoming The Frozen Divide: Nix update on June 25th. This weapon is designed to offer a blend of tanking and DPS capabilities, allowing players to switch between heavy-hitting strikes and flanking maneuvers. The gauntlets aim to provide an accessible yet high-skill ceiling combat experience.
The Daily Grind: What was the last MMORPG you uninstalled, and why?
This article discusses the practice of uninstalling MMORPGs to make space for new games, posing the question of which MMORPG players have last uninstalled and the reasons behind it. The author mentions uninstalling Brighter Shores, Albion Online, Lost Ark, and Throne & Liberty, while keeping The Elder Scrolls Online installed due to potential future engagement.
Throne and Liberty talks up the new ‘small-scale’ but ‘high-stakes’ PvP zone arriving in Frozen Divide
Throne and Liberty is introducing a new 'Remnants of Nix' PvP zone with the upcoming Frozen Divide update. This area will feature small-scale, high-stakes free-for-all combat where players can find powerful gear and materials, but risk losing them upon death. The update also includes various bug fixes and adjustments to weapon abilities and the cooking system.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 567: One… billion… dollars!
The Massively OP Podcast episode 567 covers Star Citizen's crowdfunding milestone, the shutdown of Destiny 2 and Closers Online, a mobile client for Guild Wars, and subscription cost increases for The Lord of the Rings Online. The hosts also discuss upcoming expansions for Dungeons & Dragons Online and Throne and Liberty, and Camelot Unchained entering early access.
WRUP: 2027 anime adaptations that will cross over with various MMORPGs edition
The Massively OP staff and community share their weekend gaming plans, with a focus on MMORPGs and other titles. Players are looking forward to titles like Pokopia, Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft, among others. The discussion also touches on personal anecdotes and a bonus question about pet photography.
Throne and Liberty deep-dives the perils awaiting players traveling to the frozen wasteland of Nix
Amazon Games and NCsoft have detailed the upcoming expansion for Throne and Liberty, titled The Frozen Divide: Nix. This expansion introduces a new frozen wasteland zone called Nix, featuring unique traversal mechanics like the Aethersuit and Auroral Path. New dungeons and bosses, including one inspired by a cat, will also be added when the expansion releases on June 25th.
MMO Week in Review: Your light fades away
This week's MMO news highlights the impending end of updates for Destiny 2 after its final release in June, leading to player mourning and industry layoffs. Several other games, including Closers Online and one version of Tree of Savior, are also shutting down. New developments include Daybreak Game Company adding a Canadian studio, Guild Wars Reforged soft-launching its mobile client, Throne and Liberty previewing an expansion, and Neverwinter releasing a new module.
Amazon’s Throne & Liberty announces the Frozen Divide: Nix expansion coming June 25
Amazon and NCsoft have announced the next major expansion for their MMORPG, Throne and Liberty, titled Frozen Divide: Nix. Launching on June 25th, the expansion will introduce a vast new region called Nix, a new Gauntlets weapon, co-op dungeons, and increased level progression. Further updates are planned for July and August, with weekly previews beginning next week.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 566: Rock the Cradle of War
The Massively OP Podcast episode 566 covers EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion, the beta for EverQuest Legends, and Spirit Crossing's housing system. The hosts also discuss Throne and Liberty's progression, the use of AI in MMOs, and financial reports from companies like NCSoft and Square Enix.
MMO Week in Review: The Only Way to the Cradle of War
This week's MMO news roundup covers major announcements from EVE Online's Cradle of War expansion and Star Citizen's alpha 4.8 Tactical Strike. Guild Wars 2 launched The Only Way update, while Amazon's Lord of the Rings MMORPG fate remains uncertain. NCsoft and Pearl Abyss reported strong financial quarters, and various other MMOs like Farever, EverQuest Legends, and Subnautica 2 were discussed.
Throne and Liberty adds ‘cumulative growth content,’ new PvP seasons, and quality-of-life updates
Throne and Liberty has received a new patch introducing 'cumulative growth content' through the Stellar Journey system, which permanently boosts character stats. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements to the user interface, new seasons for PvP modes like arena and battlegrounds, and adjustments to open-world PvP engagement rules. Additionally, skill chains have been extended for some epic equipment, and numerous bug fixes have been implemented.
Lord Of The Rings MMO cancelled as Amazon explores ‘new game experience’
Amazon Games has cancelled its Lord of the Rings MMO, which had been in development in various forms since 2019. While the MMO is scrapped, Amazon Games head Jeff Grattis stated the company is exploring a new game experience within Tolkien's world. This cancellation follows significant layoffs within Amazon's games division and the upcoming shutdown of their MMO New World.
Amazon ‘continues to explore a compelling new game experience’ for Lord of the Rings
Amazon's head of games, Jeff Gratis, stated that the company continues to explore a new game experience for The Lord of the Rings IP, despite earlier reports suggesting the MMORPG's cancellation. While the development team for the previously announced Lord of the Rings MMO was reportedly cut, Amazon has not officially confirmed its cancellation and remains committed to exploring the intellectual property.
Amazon has cancelled The Lord of the Rings MMO, but promises it "continues to explore a compelling new game experience" set in Middle-earth
Amazon has cancelled its previously announced Lord of the Rings MMO, though the company states it is still exploring a new game experience set in Middle-earth. The MMO, a partnership between Amazon Game Studios and Embracer Group, had been in early development and faced numerous setbacks including layoffs and a shift in company focus. While the MMO is officially shelved, Amazon remains committed to the intellectual property.
Amazon pressured one of its teams to develop an AI game, they scrambled to make it work - then got laid off anyway
Developers at Amazon Game Studios were laid off in October 2025, following a company-wide push to integrate generative AI into game development. Project Trident, an AI-powered third-person action game, was cancelled despite internal promise and adherence to the AI mandate. The layoffs affected multiple teams, including those working on New World and The Lord of the Rings MMO, as Amazon shifted its strategy away from big-budget internal development.
Throne and Liberty teases the arrival of The Frozen Divide update soon™
Amazon Games is teasing the upcoming "The Frozen Divide" update for the MMORPG Throne and Liberty. While details are scarce, fans speculate it may introduce a new region called Nyx. Further information is expected soon.
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.