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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.
EVE Online has already nailed down a date for its 2027 Fanfest
CCP Games has announced that EVE Online's Fanfest 2027 will take place in Reykjavik, Iceland, from May 13th to May 15th. Early bird tickets are already on sale for the event, which coincides with the studio's 30th anniversary. Additionally, the military campaigns feature from the Cradle of War expansion has undergone testing on the Singularity server.
Pixely browser sandbox MMORPG Soulbound is finally heading to Steam
SpiderWare's pixel-art sandbox MMORPG, Soulbound, is coming to Steam under the name Soulbound Online. The game, currently available as a free-to-play browser title, will offer players a virtual world with both combat and cozy content. A Steam page has been launched, allowing players to wishlist the game.
The Daily Grind: What’s the worst instanced content run you’ve ever been on in an MMORPG?
This article asks MMORPG players to share their worst experiences with instanced content runs, regardless of whether the group was skilled or friendly. It highlights common issues like disconnections, getting lost, or extended playtimes, inviting readers to share their 'horror stories' in the comments.
World of Warcraft Midnight events have moved. Is Blizzard taking more time for its next patch after the 12.0.5 disaster?
The release of World of Warcraft patch 12.0.7, 'Revelations,' appears to be delayed as the Turbulent Timeways event schedule on the Public Test Realm has been pushed back. This follows a problematic launch for patch 12.0.5, leading to speculation that Blizzard Entertainment is taking more time to ensure the quality of the upcoming update. The delay raises questions about MMORPG patch cadences and the balance between frequent content updates and stable releases.
Make My MMO: Hollowed Oath’s Kickstarter, Temtem’s latest haul, Loftia’s beta
God Mode Games' MMORPG Hollowed Oath is nearing its Kickstarter goal, having secured over $122,000 with 11 days remaining. Meanwhile, Temtem Pioneers successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising over $620,000. The article also provides updates on various other crowdfunded MMOs including Project Gorgon, Camelot Unchained, Tomo Endless Blue, and Loftia.
Cryptic’s Jack Emmert on hungry MMO fans and games that are ‘basically features, but without any soul’
Cryptic Studios' Jack Emmert believes the MMORPG genre still has a strong audience, citing games like New World and World of Warcraft. He argues that many new MMORPGs fail due to a lack of focused design, resulting in "features without any soul" and bloated budgets, which publishers often push for.
WRUP: The context of this entry is Guillaume edition
This week's 'What Are You Playing' roundup features staff and community members discussing their weekend gaming plans. Titles mentioned include Star Wars Galaxies Legends, The Division 2, Forza Horizon 6, Final Fantasy XIV, and Age of Empires IV, among others. The discussion also includes a bonus question about the definition of a 'quick errand'.
The Daily Grind: What was the biggest missed opportunity for your MMO’s development?
Former Star Wars: The Old Republic lead designer James Ohlen revealed he proposed a top-down redesign to make the MMORPG more like Knights of the Old Republic, but EA's board rejected the idea. This article discusses significant missed opportunities in the development of the MMORPG genre, inviting reader contributions on potential redesigns, course corrections, or hiring decisions that could have altered outcomes.
Expedition of the Guild launches first playtest
Chubby Meow Game has launched the first playtest for their solo MMORPG, Expedition of the Guild. The game allows players to manage a guild of heroes, recruit characters from various classes, and clear dungeons. Players can currently access the playtest on Steam, with features including talent trees, gear collection, and boss battles without random loot rolls.
EVE Online Creator Director sees Cradle of War as fertile ground to bring in new players
CCP Games announced the upcoming Cradle of War expansion for EVE Online at Fanfest 2026, featuring the new Exordium starting zone. The team has been developing this expansion for over a decade, aiming to attract new players to the MMORPG.
The Stream Team: Conquering more AQ3D Crypt of Mortis floors and collecting trobbles
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be streaming AdventureQuest 3D on Friday, May 22nd, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. EDT to continue exploring the Crypt of Mortis. The stream will focus on progressing through new floors of the dungeon and collecting in-game items called trobbles as part of the Wandering Light saga.
Betawatch: Pixel MMORPG Drakantos kicks off its weekend movement overhaul and PvP CBT
The pixel MMORPG Drakantos is currently undergoing a weekend test phase featuring a movement overhaul and PvP, concluding on May 24th. The article also notes the mobile port of Guild Wars Reforged, the sunsetting of Spellcasters Chronicle, and the early access roadmap for Subnautica 2. It provides a comprehensive list of MMOs currently in various stages of testing, including open and closed betas, alphas, and early access periods.
Evening Interviews
Cryptic Studios head Jack Emmert stated that the success of New World indicates a strong demand for MMORPGs, suggesting the genre is ready for innovation. The article also touches on Josh Sawyer's journey into the gaming industry.
Early access MMORPG Past Fate improves character creation with its latest patch
The early access MMORPG Past Fate has received a patch that significantly improves its character creation system, allowing players to zoom in and out and access a number of enhanced features. The update also includes improvements to the server list, a reduction in stamina cost for basic attacks, and new custom models.
Final Fantasy 11 Team Explores Adding New Areas as Player Count Explodes
Following a significant surge in player count for Final Fantasy XI, attributed to a Final Fantasy XIV crossover event, director Yoji Fujito is exploring the possibility of adding new areas and story content to the 24-year-old MMORPG. This renewed popularity has prompted discussions about future expansions for the game.
Lord of the Rings Online tests its Angmarim Sorceress class and Garden of Corpses dungeon
Lord of the Rings Online is testing Update 48.4 on its Bullroarer server, featuring the new Angmarim Sorceress class for evil players in PvP zones and a six-player dungeon called Pagru-kirít, the Garden of Corpses. Standing Stone Games has made changes to simplify the Sorceress's gameplay.
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.
World of Warcraft sprays spores at you with its new single-boss raid in Patch 12.0.7
World of Warcraft is introducing a new single-boss raid called Sporefall in Patch 12.0.7, featuring the boss Rotmire. This raid will offer new rewards including "Sporefused" gear, a Madcap Redcap toy, a sporeglider mount, and a fungal lamp. The content is part of the upcoming expansion, The War Within.
EG7 reveals Ravenwake, a new Canadian studio to support Daybreak’s MMORPGs
Enad Global 7 has announced the formation of Ravenwake Games, a new Vancouver-based studio that will support Daybreak Game Company's MMORPG titles. The studio aims to leverage Canada's talent pool, with open positions supporting games like EverQuest, DC Universe Online, and Magic: The Gathering Online. This move follows Daybreak's recent acquisitions and funding efforts.