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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.
Avtäcks Guild Wars 3 på fredag?
ArenaNet has teased a new Guild Wars announcement set for June 5, 2026, coinciding with the Summer Game Fest. While the teaser suggests a potential reveal for Guild Wars 3, speculation also includes a remake or a Guild Wars 2 expansion. Ncsoft, ArenaNet's parent company, previously mentioned work on Guild Wars 3.
SpiritVale’s Kickstarter seeks $53K to hire more devs and build on its foundation
Baikun Interactive has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their MMORPG SpiritVale, seeking over $53,000 USD to hire more developers and expand the game's features. The campaign highlights the game's classes, gear customization, crafting, and PvE/PvP content, with over $12,000 raised so far.
20-year-old MMORPG sandbox Wurm Online is celebrating its birthday with an event this Saturday
Wurm Online, a 20-year-old MMORPG sandbox, is celebrating its anniversary with a two-week in-game event starting June 6th. The event includes a free anniversary gift pack for premium players, a 20% skill gain bonus, discounts on items, and special dragon slaying events with potential unique rewards. The developers also released a tribute trailer and have plans for further updates through 2026.
Voxel MMO "Trove" Returns with Splendid Summer 2026; a Celebration of Fun in the Sun
Publisher gamigo has launched the 2026 Splendid Summer event for the voxel MMORPG Trove. The event, running from June 2nd to June 16th, introduces a new questline focused on restoring emotions to characters through song and dance, with players earning Valor Coins to trade for beach-themed rewards like the Spark of Joy Ally and Azure Sunrise Mount.
Camelot Unchained is finally set to launch Steam early access this afternoon – are you playing?
Camelot Unchained, an MMORPG developed by Unchained Games and founded by Mark Jacobs, has launched its Steam Early Access today. The game, which began its crowdfunding journey in 2013, aims to leave Early Access by December 2026. The current version includes multiple realms, races, classes, and zones, with plans for expanded content and features in the full release.
Final Fantasy 14 legend spends 3 years soloing the MMO's Free Trial in the worst way possible, and now the finish line is in sight after suffering Shadowbringers' last big boss for 3 days straight
A dedicated Final Fantasy XIV player known as RathGames has completed a three-year solo challenge of the game's extensive free trial, including the Shadowbringers expansion. Despite needing to use alternate accounts for some alliance raids, the player successfully cleared all main story trials, including the final boss of Shadowbringers after a three-day struggle. This achievement demonstrates the feasibility of soloing much of the game's content under challenging self-imposed rules.
Riot’s League of Legends MMO picks up former World of Warcraft lead designer Brian Holinka
Brian Holinka, former lead designer for World of Warcraft, has joined Riot Games as a principal game designer for their in-development League of Legends MMO. This follows Riot's recent hiring of other experienced MMORPG talent, indicating a strong focus on building a significant presence in the genre.
Elder Scrolls Online confirms that it will be part of PC Game Pass’ offerings
The Elder Scrolls Online will soon be available on PC Game Pass. This announcement was made through playful interactions between the Xbox and ESO Twitter accounts. Further details regarding subscription tiers or benefits are not yet available.
Star Wars The Old Republic’s GU 7.9 Legacy Reborn goes live today to cap off Legacy of the Sith
Broadsword has released the GU 7.9 Legacy Reborn update for Star Wars The Old Republic, serving as the conclusion to the Legacy of the Sith expansion. The update includes a new story arc involving Darth Jadus and Heta Kol, the start of PvP Season 10, and various gameplay tweaks. French and German voice localization for the new content is still forthcoming.
Final Fantasy XIV adds new cosmic exploration and custom delivery with patch 7.51
Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.51 introduces new content including an Ultimate trial against Kefka and additions to Cosmic Exploration with a new location, Auxesia. The patch also features new custom deliveries and encourages crafting and gathering activities.
The Daily Grind: Is the MMORPG genre suffering from MMO fatigue or bad MMO fatigue?
This opinion piece questions whether the MMORPG genre is suffering from player fatigue or simply a prevalence of poorly designed games. The author suggests that players are not tired of the genre itself, but rather of low-quality titles, leading to decreased excitement for new releases.
New Final Fantasy 14 patch finally lets players devour a taco, and all I need you to know is that means a lot to the…
Final Fantasy XIV's Patch 7.51 has introduced a new taco-eating emote, allowing players to mimic a popular moment from the Dawntrail trailer and a fan-favorite song lyric. The update also includes a new Kefka-themed Ultimate raid and other community-requested features like a shovel accessory.
Riot hires another World of Warcraft veteran to get its League of Legends MMO over the line as we approach 6 years since…
Riot Games has hired former World of Warcraft veteran Brian Holinka as principal game designer for its upcoming League of Legends MMO. Holinka, who previously served as lead PvP designer and lead combat designer for World of Warcraft, joins other former Blizzard employees working on the project. Riot co-founder Marc Merrill recently reaffirmed the company's commitment to developing the MMO.
Tree of Savior Launches New Class ‘Shardbringer’
IMGames has announced the release of a new class called 'Shardbringer' for their MMORPG, Tree of Savior. This spellcaster class utilizes crystal magic, independent of traditional weapons, to unleash devastating attacks by crystallizing mana into shards. The update also introduces the Shardbringer Class Master, Nerys, and an exclusive weapon, the Ethereal Shard, to enhance the class's abilities.
Prison Legacy is an official revival of a 26-year-old social MMO that takes place, well, inside a prison
Prison Legacy, an official revival of the 26-year-old social MMO La Prisión, is set to launch in October 2026. Developed by original team members, the game will feature modern software enhancements like a 64-bit client and optimization while retaining its original IRC-era social MMO feel. It will be available in English for Windows and Linux.
The League of Legends MMO adds another World of Warcraft vet to its team
Riot Games has hired Brian Holinka, former lead combat designer for World of Warcraft, as a principal game designer for its upcoming League of Legends MMO. This move follows the addition of other former Blizzard and World of Warcraft veterans to the development team, indicating continued progress on the long-in-development MMORPG.
Guild Wars teaser has fans hyped up about a potential Guild Wars 3 announcement, and ArenaNet isn't outright…
ArenaNet has released a cryptic teaser hinting at a major announcement during Summer Game Fest on June 5th, 2026, leading to speculation about a potential Guild Wars 3. The teaser was posted across both Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 accounts, and the company's "no comment" response has fueled fan excitement for something beyond a typical expansion.
Hollowed Oath’s Kickstarter campaign winds down as mounts and underwater combat enter the game
Hollowed Oath's Kickstarter campaign is nearing its end, with the game currently at almost $135,000 towards its $150,000 stretch goal. The latest patch, 0.10, has introduced the mount system and underwater combat to the game build, alongside updates to NPCs, new abilities, and revamped companions.
Camelot Unchained, set for Steam early access tomorrow, will keep its servers up all week
Camelot Unchained is launching its Steam Early Access on June 2, 2026, after a decade since its initial Kickstarter. Unchained Games announced that servers will remain online for the entire week to celebrate the launch. The game has faced several delays and criticisms since its 2013 crowdfunding campaign.