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EVE Online Releases Massive Balance Update To Compliment Recent Expansion
CCP Games has released a significant balance update for the EVE Online: Catalyst expansion, focusing on refining ship roles, enhancing risk vs. reward gameplay, and diversifying strategies in both PvE and PvP. The update also introduces the Gallente Presidential Election, a player-run in-game event that will influence the game's narrative.
Ragnarok Landeverse America – Throne of Gems
The Ragnarok Pro Circuit 2026 has launched its competitive phase, "Throne of Gems," featuring guilds from North and Latin America competing in strategic castle sieges. The event incorporates blockchain technology for player rewards and utilizes a point system based on War of Emperium battles, leading to the Ragnarok Landverse Championship with a prize pool exceeding $300,000.
MU Online Welcomes New Guardian Tauros with Reward-Packed Update
WEBZEN has released a new update for its PC MMORPG MU Online, introducing a new companion called Tauros, an EXP Recovery Potion, and various limited-time events. The update also features improved gameplay systems, increased drop rates in specific zones, and double rewards in several game modes until April 7.
Wemade Levels Up ‘Legend of YMIR’ in the Philippines with Official ‘YGG Partner’s Server’ and Exclusive Fan Event
Wemade has launched a dedicated 'YGG Partner's Server' for its MMORPG 'Legend of YMIR' in the Philippines, with Yield Guild Games managing community engagement and events. This initiative, alongside the WEMIX listing on Coins.ph with Philippine Peso support, aims to create a localized and immersive gaming experience for Filipino players.
The Stream Team: The horror of Hearts and Minds in Star Trek Online
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie will be playing the special Friday the 13th mission 'Hearts and Minds' in Star Trek Online, featuring a reclusive Vulcan scientist. The stream will also potentially include the Corruption TFO and is scheduled for March 16th, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. EDT.
Our idea of Azeroth could have looked very different, because Jeff Kaplan said he 'really wanted WoW to be first-person' in its early days: 'I argued a lot for that'
Former Blizzard vice president Jeff Kaplan revealed that he strongly advocated for World of Warcraft to be a first-person game during its early development. He believed a first-person perspective would have fostered a greater appreciation for character art and player interaction, drawing parallels to his experience with EverQuest.
Palia Spring Spectacle: Toadstool Tales Update Downtime
Palia's Spring Spectacle: Toadstool Tales update (patch 0.201) is scheduled to go live on March 17, 2026, at 10 AM PT across all platforms after a three-hour maintenance period starting at 7 AM PT. This update introduces new story content, including exploring the Zendruu Tree and Ulfe Friendship Quests, along with spring-themed décor, customization options, and new features like a Photo Mode and Ranching.
Despite a lack of players, early access MMORPG Past Fate chugs toward a major spring patch
Despite low player counts in early access, developer Icy North Games is preparing a major update for the MMORPG Past Fate. Patch 0.6.1, scheduled for April, will introduce a completed skill system, improved character creation, a new area, and a storage system, aiming to rebalance exploration and questing playstyles.
Fractured Conquest summons a new cinematic trailer, greatswords, and ongoing testing
Happy Cauldron Games has released a new cinematic trailer and showcased a greatsword weapon for their MMORPG, Fractured Online. The studio also provided updates on recent playtests, addressing connection issues and bugs, with another brief test conducted in early March.
Cozy MMO Spirit Crossing ups its housing game – and your virtual roommate approves
Spry Fox is significantly upgrading the housing system in their upcoming cozy MMO, Spirit Crossing. The new system will provide players with a house on their own lot from day one, allow for outdoor building, and introduce trolly cars for visiting other players' homes. The developers aim to cater to both meticulous decorators and those seeking a simpler, attractive home.
OG EverQuest is turning 27 years old this month and you’re invited to the party
EverQuest is celebrating its 27th anniversary with a month-long in-game event featuring boosted experience, loot, and currency. The celebration includes the return of the Anniversary Tower, new quests, a raid, and special rewards like Maestro’s Baton Ornaments and Chromatic Songbird metamorphs for all players.
1,200 hours in, Final Fantasy 14 player trying to beat the MMO under RuneScape's Ironman rules clears biggest obstacle yet thanks to a backup strategy that took 300 hours to prepare
A Final Fantasy 14 player, Rath Games, has successfully completed the Shadowbringers Hades trial using RuneScape's Ironman rules after 1,201 hours of gameplay. This involved a 300-hour preparation strategy, including leveling a new character to assist his main Warrior of Light.
RuneScape releases its sweeping overhauls to multiple daily activities
RuneScape has implemented significant overhauls to its daily activities, a system referred to as 'DailyScape'. Jagex has focused on making these activities feel less mandatory and improving their overall design. Some daily tasks have been removed entirely, while others have been adjusted to maintain their core identity. Alongside these changes, the update also includes combat modernization adjustments and the ability for all subscribers to view in-game metrics.
Parallel-universe MMORPG Prism 2033 announced
CyberNest Entertainment has announced Prism 2033, a sci-fi parallel-universe MMORPG built in Unreal Engine 5. The game is in development for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as smartphones, with pre-registration now available. Prism 2033 features a living world with evolving environments, dynamic NPCs, and player-driven world-building.
‘The peak can wait, fair play can’t’: Quinfall nears a new concurrency high while banning over 1000 cheaters
Quinfall has banned over 1,400 players for cheating as the MMORPG nears a new player concurrency high on Steam. The developers emphasized prioritizing fair play over setting new player count records. The game is also preparing to launch its 'Olympic battle system' which features bi-weekly competitive rounds.
World of Warcraft would've been a first-person MMO in the EverQuest-inspired world of Overwatch's Jeff Kaplan:…
Former Blizzard director Jeff Kaplan revealed that he advocated for World of Warcraft to be a first-person MMORPG during its development. He views his upcoming game, The Legend of California, as an indirect realization of that original vision, drawing inspiration from his experience with EverQuest.
FF14's most determined challenge runner finally hits a wall after 1,000 hours, then unveils a backup strategy that took 233 days to prepare in secret: 'I wanted so badly to tell people'
Final Fantasy XIV player RathGames, known for his 'Solo Only' challenge runs, encountered an insurmountable DPS check against the boss Hades. To overcome this, he secretly prepared a second character using multiboxing, a strategy that took 233 days to prepare and involved meticulously coordinating two characters simultaneously with a single keyboard.
Lost Ark compensates players for downtime and survey response as Amazon preps April update
Amazon Games is preparing Lost Ark's April update and compensating players for recent downtime and survey participation. The upcoming update will introduce level 1730 Hell Keys for Paradise content, with a note that keys earned before the update will not provide Serca honing materials. Players can redeem a code for free gifts as thanks for completing a recent survey.
MMO-inspired web series The Guild plans to crowdfund a reunion movie this summer
Actress Felicia Day announced plans to launch a Kickstarter campaign this summer to fund a reunion movie for the classic web series The Guild. The original cast is set to return for the film, which aims for a release next year to coincide with the series' 20th anniversary. Day cited creative control and previous rejections of pitches as reasons for pursuing crowdfunding.
"You've got to shut this down" - Jeff Kaplan recalls the "disaster" of Blizzard MMO Titan's development
Former Blizzard designer Jeff Kaplan described the cancelled MMO Titan as a "disaster" born from hubris following World of Warcraft's success. The ambitious project, intended to feature a dual-world structure with secret agent and business simulation elements, suffered from a lack of cohesion and clear direction, ultimately costing Blizzard an estimated $83 million before its cancellation in 2013. Kaplan admitted leadership, including his own, was ultimately responsible for the failure, with elements of Titan later influencing Overwatch.
