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Whatever happened to 15-year-old equestrian MMORPG Star Stable?
The family-friendly equestrian MMORPG Star Stable is celebrating its 15th anniversary and remains actively developed by Star Stable Entertainment AB. Recent updates in 2024 and 2025 have focused on mechanics like jousting, overhauled equestrian centers, wardrobe features, and a new tack system. The studio is currently working on a more realistic show jumping mode for 2026, indicating the game is alive and well.
City of Heroes Homecoming is finally testing i28p4 with two new powersets: Light Affinity and Sonic Aura
City of Heroes Homecoming has released patch i28p4 to open beta, introducing two new powersets: Light Affinity and Sonic Aura. The update also includes a revamp of the Citadel TF, a new PvPvE arena mode called Onslaught, a new villain arc, and numerous gameplay fixes and balance adjustments.
MMO Simulator is a management sim that lets solo players create and manage their own MMORPG worlds
MMO Simulator is a management simulation game where players create and manage their own MMORPG worlds, acting as the studio, live team, and world designer. Developed by SwiftSync, the game allows players to build zones, stock dungeons, author loot, and manage the in-game economy, with autonomous AI adventurers populating the world. It is slated for release on PC and mobile platforms later this year, with a demo currently available.
Fight or Kite: Guild Wars Reforged on mobile brings quick-shot PvP to my pocket
Guild Wars Reforged has been released on mobile, offering players the chance to experience the classic MMORPG's PvP on their phones. The free-to-download client allows existing ArenaNet accounts to be used, bringing characters and progress over. While the mobile interface requires adjustment, the core gameplay, particularly the Random Arenas, remains a compelling draw for quick PvP sessions.
World of Warcraft kicks off Midnight Season 2 with the new Venomous Abyss Raid
World of Warcraft has launched Midnight Season 2, introducing the Tidebound Grotto lair and Altar of Fangs dungeon with new difficulty rotations. The Venomous Abyss raid is set to unlock on August 19th, alongside Mythic+ Season 2 and PvP Season 2. Blizzard Entertainment highlighted new rewards and challenging content for players to experience.
The Daily Grind: How much are you willing to forgive with an MMO in early access?
This article discusses the player's perspective on early access MMOs and the level of forgiveness players should have for unfinished games. It highlights the difference between a journalist's acceptance of bugs and a regular player's expectation of a polished experience, questioning how much developers can get away with in early access.
Where Winds Meet Details New Cloudtop Ascent Event Coming in Hidden Mountain’s Next Chapter
Where Winds Meet is releasing a new update for its Hidden Mountain expansion today, featuring a new Cloudtop Ascent event where players cooperate to build a stairway. The update also adds new questlines and a challenging mechanical serpent boss fight.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Kaion Tale, Dominus Automa, and Alea
This article rounds up lesser-known multiplayer and MMORPG titles, including Kaion Tale, which recently opened new servers in NA and EU regions and is free-to-play. Dominus Automa, an idle MMORPG, is currently in a playtest phase until August 23rd, featuring a new Paladin class. Alea, a hero brawler, is expected to release this year on PC after recent playtests and updates.
Pre-alpha MMORPG Persist Online adds its newest guild PvP feature with a new Junkyard sector
Cipsoft's pre-alpha MMORPG Persist Online has released a new patch introducing a guild PvP feature with the Junkyard sector, allowing guilds to claim territory for resources. The update also includes expanded areas, improved quest markers, new loot filters, weapon balance adjustments, and bug fixes.
Stellar Odyssey launches as an idle RPG MMORPG trip through the cosmos with space dragons
Stellar Odyssey, a new free-to-play idle sci-fi MMORPG, has launched and features procedurally generated galaxies, guild systems, and space dragon battles. The developers at Stellar Games have stated they utilize AI for certain visual assets. Future updates will include base building, colonization, and dungeons.
Nine Chronicles unleashes the Fenrir World Boss raid across its Odin chain
Nine Chronicles has launched the Fenrir World Boss raid on its Odin chain, offering players a one-week season to collectively damage a global HP pool. Access begins at Stage 50, with daily free tickets and a scaling crystal entrance fee. Payouts are now determined by individual contribution rather than a flat ranking split, and the raid features Legendary skill runes alongside Unique and Epic stat runes.
MMORPG Aero Tales Online invites players to check out its progress with a new gameplay trailer
Anisage Games has released a new gameplay trailer for its free-to-play anime MMORPG, Aero Tales Online: The World. The trailer showcases updates since the game's full release in May, including a new level cap of 99, guild houses, a competitive server, and new bosses. The game is available on PC and mobile platforms.
Blade and Soul NEO introduces the Flame Warden class and opens the level-boosting Ignite server
Blade & Soul NEO's Reignited update introduces the new Flame Warden class and the Ignite server, designed to rapidly boost characters from level one to 75. The Ignite server will temporarily feature no marketplace, trading, or cash shop, focusing solely on character progression through farming, with character transfers to normal servers available later. The update also includes new dungeons, UI improvements, and events.
Gamigo’s siege MMO Gloria Victis adds a guild warfare system in today’s State of War update
Gamigo has released the 'State of War' update for the MMORPG Gloria Victis, introducing a new guild warfare system. This update allows guilds to engage in 30-minute siege battles to capture rival guild islands and flags, with winners earning Technology Points for guild development. The game is available for free on PC via Steam.
Pantheon Rise of the Fallen’s latest PTR updates the mail system and midgame loot itemization
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen's latest Public Test Realm update from Visionary Realms focuses on improving the mail system's stability and refining midgame loot itemization. This update includes a character wipe on the PTR to gather baseline data for upcoming player market testing and to evaluate itemization feedback.
Perfect Ten: The 10 MMORPG expansions from 2004
2004 was a pivotal year for the MMORPG industry, marked by numerous significant expansions for established titles. This list highlights ten key expansions, including EverQuest: Gates of Discord and Omens of War, Dark Age of Camelot: New Frontiers and Catacombs, Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia, Anarchy Online: Alien Invasion, Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed, Meridian 59: Evolution, and Ultima Online: Samurai Empire. These expansions introduced new content, classes, features, and gameplay mechanics that shaped the genre.
MMORPG Architect Land of Exiles is headed for a wider PC/mobile launch across SE Asia
The MMORPG Architect: Land of Exiles, developed by Drimage/Dream Age and published by Aqua Tree, is expanding its reach beyond South Korea. The game is set to launch in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Malaysia for PC and mobile platforms. Pre-registration is now open, with a specific release date for these territories yet to be announced.
EG7 Q2 2026: Daybreak has finished buying out Cold Iron and Aliens Fireteam Elite 2
Enad Global 7's subsidiary Daybreak Game Company has finalized its acquisition of Cold Iron Studios for $3 million, securing assets and intellectual property related to the developer, including the Aliens franchise IP for Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Daybreak reported improved profitability in Q2 2026, driven by Palia and DC Universe Online, alongside steady performance from its other live-service titles like EverQuest and EverQuest II.
DDO adds new Terror of Demogorgon quest while LOTRO tests new Lua plugin improvements
Standing Stone Games is adding a new quest, 'Raiding the Raiders,' to the Terror of Demogorgon expansion for Dungeons and Dragons Online as part of Update 81.2. Meanwhile, The Lord of the Rings Online is receiving PvP adjustments and bug fixes in Update 49.4, with Update 49.5 on the Bullroarer test server previewing new Lua Plugin functionality.
Star Wars The Old Republic kicks off Galactic Season 11 with companions and a shallow bowl for your head
Star Wars: The Old Republic has launched its 11th Galactic Season, reintroducing Fen Zeil and Amity as earnable companions. The season also features a unique meta-achievement reward: a shallow bowl worn as a hat with a chin strap, alongside other cosmetic items, weapons, mounts, and minipets available on both free and subscriber tracks.
