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EverQuest Legends announced
Daybreak Game Company has announced EverQuest Legends, a reimagined version of the 1999 classic EverQuest for Windows PC, set to launch in July. The game is designed for solo and casual play, allowing players to combine up to three classes and upgrade gear. It will feature the continent of Antonica with classic art style, zones, and music, alongside modern quality-of-life enhancements.
Star Trek Online’s 16th Anniversary “Enterprise” Starship Bundle Now Available on PC
Arc Games and Cryptic Studios have released the 16th Anniversary "Enterprise" Starship Bundle for Star Trek Online on PC, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of Star Trek: Enterprise and the 60th anniversary of Star Trek. The bundle includes several ships and exclusive items, with a separate release planned for PlayStation and Xbox on April 7. The developers also released a historical retrospective video celebrating the franchise.
Kickstarted cozy MMORPG Loftia sets closed beta for April 22 – here’s the new trailer
Qloud Games announced that the cozy MMORPG Loftia will hold a closed beta from April 22nd to May 6th on PC and Mac. This beta will be accessible to Kickstarter backers, Loftia Partners, and giveaway winners, with no Non-Disclosure Agreement. The studio also released a new trailer and detailed recent updates including sitting animations, farming overhauls, and city airtram upgrades.
Albion Online’s Xbox X|S launch is coming April 21 with full PC and mobile crossplay
Albion Online, the free-to-play fantasy sandbox MMORPG developed by Sandbox Interactive, will launch for Xbox Series X|S on April 21, 2026. The game will feature full crossplay with PC, iOS, and Android versions, allowing players to use their existing accounts and maintain progression. The Xbox version has been optimized with a new UI, controller scheme, and accessibility features.
Albion Online Launches on Xbox Series X|S April 21
Sandbox Interactive announced that its fantasy sandbox MMORPG, Albion Online, will launch worldwide on Xbox Series X|S on April 21. This marks the game's first console release and will feature seamless cross-platform play with PC and mobile versions, along with full progression continuity. The game has been optimized with controller schemes and a rebuilt UI for console players.
Albion Online coming to Xbox in April
Sandbox Interactive announced that the fantasy MMORPG Albion Online will launch on Xbox Series X|S on April 21st, featuring full crossplay with PC and mobile versions. The console port includes optimizations for controllers, a new UI, and adapted key screens. The game will also receive a visual upgrade with the Radiant Wilds update on April 13th.
GDC 2026: EverQuest Legends is a new pre-Kunark server from Daybreak and Game Jawn
Daybreak Game Company and new studio Game Jawn announced EverQuest Legends, an officially licensed classic EverQuest server set in the pre-Kunark era, slated for a July 2026 release. The game will be fully soloable, feature modern quality-of-life updates like multiclassing, and will operate on a subscription model. Game Jawn, composed of experienced members from the EverQuest emulation community, aims to preserve the classic experience while making it accessible to a wider audience.
Final Fantasy XI: The High Cost to Possess a Pearl of Great Price
Final Fantasy XI was a groundbreaking MMORPG launched on the PlayStation 2 during a time when online console gaming and broadband internet were scarce. The game required players to purchase a modem, a monthly subscription, and a hard drive, but its success paved the way for future titles like Final Fantasy XIV.
Official World Of Warcraft Music Video Is A Walk Down Memory Lane
Blizzard Entertainment released a new animated music video titled "A Place to Call Home" in collaboration with singer Aurora to celebrate World of Warcraft's 22nd anniversary. The video revisits iconic moments and locations from the MMORPG's history, leading up to the latest expansion, World of Warcraft: Midnight. The article also touches on discussions about potential Warcraft animated series and housing features in the game.
No Time Or Friends For An MMO? EverQuest Legends Has A Solution
Daybreak Games has announced EverQuest Legends, a new take on the classic 1999 MMORPG designed for casual players and solo experiences. It retains the original visuals and world but allows players to combine three classes, offers enhanced gear customization, and supports smaller group sizes. The game will also include some content from the Shadows of Luclin expansion, and a closed beta test is planned.
RuneScape Drops the First Part of Havenhythe, Its Biggest Area Expansion till Date
Jagex has released the first part of Havenhythe, the largest area expansion in RuneScape's 25-year history. This update introduces new quests, expands the Hunter skill to level 110, adds two new boss encounters, and implements fish farming as a new skilling activity. The second part of the expansion is scheduled for release in 2026.
Eterspire acknowledges issues that break its ‘grinder MMORPG’ game loop and the challenge of fixing them
Developer Stonehollow Workshop acknowledges that Eterspire's core 'grinder MMORPG' gameplay loop is frequently broken by issues such as inventory management, gear upgrades, and lengthy travel times. The studio is prioritizing performance fixes while discussing potential solutions for the broken loop, with world design changes being the most challenging to implement.
Neverwinter’s foolish April Fowls event is back for another year of clucking good times
Neverwinter's April Fowls event has returned, featuring tasks from Earl the Chickenmancer and a 5v5 PvP activity called Fight of the Fowls. Players can collect feathers and feed to purchase returning items and new rewards like a mechanical goose mount and a chicken onesie. The event runs until April 2nd. Additionally, a recent patch addresses several bugs and fixes, including issues with the Tempus Slaughterhouse Arena and erroneous reward distribution.
Cozy pixelart MMO Arcany goes free-to-play and posts its 2026 roadmap
The pixel art MMORPG Arcany has transitioned to a free-to-play model and revealed its 2026 roadmap, which includes story chapters, new regions, and cosmetics. Developed by a husband-and-wife team, the game features horizontal progression, player-created maps, and bullet-hell combat. A PC release on Steam is planned for July.
World of Warcraft: Midnight Review
The World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion offers enthralling new zones and a satisfying endgame loop. The review highlights the quality of the new content and its potential to re-engage players.
Solve a crab housing crisis and fight a Dreadhog in part one of Runescape's big Havenhythe expansion, which is out now
Jagex has released the first part of the RuneScape expansion, Havenhythe, which is described as the MMORPG's largest area expansion to date. This update introduces new quests, including free-to-play options like 'Visions of Havenhythe' and 'Hearts of Sanguine', alongside members-only content such as side quests focused on crab housing and the boss Silverquill the Dreadhog. The expansion also adds new fish farming and hunting mechanics, with further content planned for later in the year.
Runescape: Havenhythe Update Part One
The MMORPG RuneScape has launched the first part of its Havenhythe update today on PC and consoles. This update marks the largest area expansion in the game's 25-year history.
Wisdom of Nym: Timing Final Fantasy XIV’s remaining 2026 question marks
Speculation surrounds the release timing of Final Fantasy XIV's next expansion, with a longer-than-usual gap between parts of patch 7.5 fueling uncertainty. The delay and the timing of upcoming fan festivals suggest a potential shift in the usual expansion announcement and release cadence, leaving players wondering about the exact launch window and future content.
RUNESCAPE’S BIGGEST AREA EXPANSION IN ITS 25-YEAR HISTORY BEGINS TODAY
Jagex has launched the first part of Havenhythe, the largest area expansion in RuneScape's 25-year history. This update introduces a new quest series, expands the Hunter skill with a level cap increase to 110, adds two mid-level bosses, and introduces fish farming as a new skilling activity. RuneScape is available on PC, Steam, iOS, and Android with cross-platform progression.
RuneScape opens up the new land of Havenhythe in its latest update, but much of its content is paywalled
RuneScape has released a new update introducing the island of Havenhythe. While free players can access main quests and a low-level boss, much of the new content, including side quests, a Hunter skill cap increase to 110, and a mid-level boss, is locked behind a subscription. The update also includes adjustments to daily activities and bug fixes.