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AION 2 This Year
AION 2, an MMORPG sequel, is set to launch worldwide this year. The game has already been released in South Korea and Taiwan since November, with a global version planned for release.
Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026: How To Join The Festivities
The Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026, a global event series, is underway with its North American leg in Anaheim, California. Players can participate in various panels, including keynote presentations by director Naoki Yoshida, development discussions, and esports championships. Events are being streamed live for free on YouTube and Twitch, with some paid content available later. Additionally, collaborations with Jollibee and Requiem Cafe offer in-game rewards and themed menus for attendees and fans.
EntropiaLAN 2026 Brought a Global Community Together in Gothenburg with MindArk Support
EntropiaLAN 2026, the largest community-organized event for Entropia Universe, took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, from March 27-29, 2026, bringing together 60 players and content creators. Supported by developer MindArk, the event featured in-game competitions, exclusive rewards, and a studio tour. The event also introduced 'The 10 Noobs' initiative to welcome new players to the MMORPG with a real-cash economy.
Lord of the Rings Online deploys Update 48: A Glorious Hunt – without Rivendell housing
Lord of the Rings Online has deployed Update 48, titled "A Glorious Hunt," introducing a new high-level questing region, Hatokáli Fells, to conclude the Umbar adventure. The update also brings back the Anniversary Event with new rewards and a 19th-year giftbox. The release of the new Rivendell premium housing neighborhood has been delayed by one week due to an issue.
Final Fantasy XIV shows off new screenshots for patch 7.5, hypes this weekend’s Fan Festival
Square Enix has released new screenshots for Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming patch 7.5, titled 'Trail to the Heavens.' The MMORPG is also building hype for its Fan Festival event in Anaheim, California, which will reveal details about the next expansion and feature a special mobile app for attendees. The keynote address is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. EDT.
Palia The Royal Highlands expansion update release date and all new features
The upcoming 'The Royal Highlands' expansion for the game Palia is set to release on May 12, introducing a large new explorable area, mounts like horses for faster traversal, new resources, and a new villager named Eshelon. The update also includes architectural home upgrades, an improved clothing dye system, and a new event called 'Lunar Path: Path of the Pony'.
A Surprising 17-Years-Later Sequel Is Coming West This Year
NCSoft announced that Aion 2, a sequel to the 2008 MMORPG, will receive a global release on PC via Steam later this year. The game, built on Unreal Engine 5, faced criticism for its microtransactions upon its South Korean and Taiwanese launch. NCSoft has apologized and vowed to make changes for the international release, with more details expected in May.
The Daily Grind: Do you play MMOs on laptops?
This article discusses the practice of playing MMORPGs on laptops, posing questions to readers about whether laptops serve as their primary gaming platform, a travel solution, or an emergency backup. It highlights the author's personal experience playing World of Warcraft on a laptop after their main gaming PC broke.
Palia celebrates 10 million players as it prepares horse mounts for its free May expansion
The cozy life simulation game Palia has surpassed 10 million players. The upcoming free May expansion, Royal Highlands, will introduce a new large adventure zone and a horse mount system for players to train and breed.
The Stream Team: Pampering Petey the roller beetle in Guild Wars 2
MJ Guthrie continues her quest to acquire a roller beetle in Guild Wars 2, with her next steps involving dealing with a scarab plague, the beetle king, and a toxic spider queen. The stream will cover her attempts to find and complete the necessary in-game events to achieve this goal.
Star Trek Online, Neverwinter, and Champions Online Add Headstarts
Cryptic Studios has announced a new "Quick Start" event for its MMORPGs Star Trek Online, Neverwinter, and Champions Online. The event celebrates the return of veteran developer Jack Emmert and aims to provide players with a faster start in the games.
First Look at Palia’s Upcoming Royal Highlands Expansion Launching May 12
Singularity 6 announced that Palia's largest expansion, Royal Highlands, will launch on May 12 for Xbox. The expansion introduces a new adventure zone, horseback riding, a new story, and customization options. The game also celebrates surpassing 10 million players worldwide with an in-game event offering free premium rewards.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 563: In the name of the Windrose
The MassivelyOP Podcast episode 563 covers several MMORPGs, including the early access launch of pirate survival game Windrose and the shift of Book of Travels to a single-player offline experience. The hosts also discuss the closure of the Turtle WoW project, legal issues surrounding Ashes of Creation, the closed beta for Loftia, and drama within Project Gorgon.
Take a flight to the uncanny valley with Aion 2, the MMO all about verticality that's going global this year
NCSoft has announced that Aion 2, an MMORPG focused on verticality and flight, will receive a global release on PC later this year. The game, which is set 200 years after the original Aion, has been available in South Korea and Taiwan since last year. It will launch with support for multiple languages and servers across North America, Europe, and Japan.
Camelot Unchained will now open ‘early access’ testing on all Wednesdays, not just weekends
Camelot Unchained is expanding its early access testing to include all Wednesdays, in addition to weekends, starting April 22nd. This change allows backers more frequent opportunities to test the MMORPG. The developers are also discussing ways to streamline the RvR combat experience for these new testing windows.
New World doubles experience rates and lets remaining players buy five houses a pop
Amazon has implemented several updates for its MMORPG New World, including permanently doubling experience rates and increasing the number of purchasable houses to five per player. The update also raises the gold cap, removes a main story quest requirement for a specific zone, and increases the umbral crystal farming limit.
Don't panic, highly anticipated sequel Aion 2 will come to Steam later this year
NC America has confirmed that the highly anticipated MMORPG Aion 2 will launch on Steam later this year, approximately 18 years after the original game's release. The game will feature servers across North America, South America, Europe, and Japan, with support for multiple languages including English, German, French, and Spanish.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds aims to be more ‘Runescapey’ with anniversary celebration update
RuneScape: Dragonwilds has released its anniversary update, aiming to bring the game closer to its RuneScape roots by adding classic quests like "Cook's Assistant" and "Animal Magnetism" to the starting area. The update also introduces the Fishing skill, new spells, and various quality-of-life improvements, with Jagex planning further content drops.
Palia’s Royal Highlands expansion launches May 12 on PS5
Palia's major expansion, The Royal Highlands, launches on May 12 for PlayStation 5. This update introduces a new expansive region with new characters, a story chapter, and introduces horses for faster traversal. The expansion also adds new building options and a refined clothing dye system. The developer, Singularity 6, is also celebrating 10 million players with an in-game event.
Palia Reaches 10 Million Players as Royal Highlands Expansion Launches May 12
Palia has surpassed 10 million players across all platforms, coinciding with the launch of its Royal Highlands expansion on May 12. The expansion introduces a new region, horses for faster travel, and continues the game's evolving story with new characters and quests. A limited-time in-game event is also running to celebrate the player milestone, offering free premium outfits and discounts.
