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In Albion Online, the Keepers are Rising Up
Albion Online is launching a new season-long event called the Keeper Uprising, running from July 4 to August 31. This event introduces new missions, vanity rewards, and lore fragments themed around the Keepers, an ancient inhabitant group of Albion. The event aims to provide an evolving experience with new enemies and secrets, similar to a past event called the Avalonian Invasion, and is designed to appeal to both new and veteran players.
Star Trek Online Undiscovered launches today, headlined by Trek’s Robert Picardo and Lisa Locicero
Star Trek Online has launched its new event, Undiscovered, on PC. This update features a reimagined story focusing on the Klingon War, the return of characters Lieutenant Miral Paris (voiced by Lisa Locicero) and The Doctor (voiced by Robert Picardo), and updated graphics and cutscenes. The event aims to secure support for a peace proposal amidst ongoing conflict and a growing Undine threat.
Choose My Adventure: Restarting Destiny 2 from a Titan’s point of view
The author restarts Destiny 2 from scratch, choosing a Titan class for this playthrough. Despite initial surprise at the community's choice, they find the game's core gunplay still enjoyable and note surprisingly active multiplayer zones. The article reflects on the game's solid foundation while acknowledging past criticisms and expresses intrigue for future content choices.
EVE Vanguard Alpha Testing
Fenris Creations has announced Operation Avalon, a limited-time Alpha playtest for EVE Vanguard, their upcoming extraction shooter. EVE Vanguard is connected to the ruthless space MMORPG, EVE Online.
Morning Postmortems/Retrospectives
RuneScape has survived for 25 years by adapting and evolving, a testament to its enduring appeal. The article explores how the MMORPG has managed to maintain its player base and continue to thrive in the competitive gaming landscape.
RuneScape overhauls player housing July 13, adds new league in August and next quest in September
Jagex has announced significant upcoming updates for RuneScape, beginning with a major overhaul of player housing on July 13th, featuring unprecedented customization. August will introduce Leagues II: Equilibrium, offering new mechanics and free-to-play access, followed by the second part of the Havenhythe questline in September. The game will also see API and plugin support added in October.
EverQuest Legends attempts to quell uproar over pre-order beta’s slashed inventory availability
Game Jawn project director Eda Spause addressed player concerns regarding reduced inventory availability and paywalled features in EverQuest Legends' pre-order beta. She confirmed that loadout unlocks will be available through gameplay and that achievements will grant rewards like increased tradeskill depot space. Spause also clarified that the inventory space in the closed beta was larger than intended and that the pre-order beta inventory is closer to the final product.
Aion 2 Is an MMO That Gives You Wings and the Cutest Pets You’ve Ever Seen | IGN Preview
Aion 2 is an upcoming MMORPG that will feature four-player party-based content and more challenging eight-player raids. The preview showcased fast-paced combat, with a focus on boss fights rather than traditional enemy encounters.
The Daily Grind: What does the future look like for Elder Scrolls Online in the wake of Microsoft’s massacre?
Microsoft's recent layoffs have significantly impacted the Elder Scrolls Online studio, leading to the dismissal of numerous staff members, including senior employees. Despite assurances that the game will continue, the roadmap is expected to suffer, raising concerns about its future development and the loss of institutional knowledge within the MMORPG genre.
Zenimax "reaffirms commitment" to ESO, as Xbox layoffs cut deep
ZeniMax Online Studios has reaffirmed its commitment to The Elder Scrolls Online following significant layoffs at Xbox, which impacted several long-term employees at the MMO studio. While the immediate focus remains on Season One and its planned content, the studio acknowledges that future roadmaps will be adjusted due to the reduced staff. Uncertainty exists regarding the game's long-term functionality and future updates.
The Elder Scrolls Online Studio Has Been Hit Hard by Layoffs, Content Roadmap “Will Be Shifting”
Zenimax Online Studios, the developer of The Elder Scrolls Online, has been significantly impacted by recent layoffs within Xbox. This has led to a reassessment of the MMORPG's content roadmap, with an updated schedule to be announced later. The article also mentions past layoffs at the studio, including the cancellation of an in-development MMO codenamed Blackbird.
Black Desert holds an Arena of Solare event on PC and preps transcendent classes for mobile
Black Desert is holding an Arena of Solare party rumble event on PC to celebrate the season's end, featuring quests and challenges for players. Console players will receive video guides for advanced features, while the mobile version is preparing for the release of transcendent classes and skill visual updates next week.
Palia’s Amberlight Affair arrives today with a beach party and a new elemental ranching pet
Palia's latest update, 'Amberlight Affair,' introduces a beach party theme with new decorations like magma blocks and pirate ships. The update also adds a new fire elemental ranching pet called Ignit, which produces molten ore for crafting, and features a fishing event centered around new shark additions. Quality-of-life improvements include expanded photo mode features, profile icons, and a teleport-to-friend function.
Shroud of the Avatar plans infrastructure move this fall and Richard Garriott birthday stream this month
Shroud of the Avatar is planning a significant move to new server infrastructure between July and October, involving new hardware and a revamped build pipeline. The MMORPG will also host a birthday stream for Richard Garriott on July 17th, where he is expected to discuss future plans, potentially including the rumored acquisition of Ultima rights.
Pantheon Rise of the Fallen shows off the Port of Rulun ahead of its arrival in the next update
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is preparing to launch the Port of Rulun in Silent Plains with its next update, showcasing new screenshots of the area. The latest developer digest from Visionary Realms also details ongoing work on combat, progression, UI updates, and NPC additions across various regions.
Camelot Unchained ends spawn camping, balances classes, and applies quality-of-life updates
Camelot Unchained has released a patch addressing spawn camping by implementing safe zones around portals. The update also includes balance adjustments for party buffs, veil abilities, and fighter/performer classes. Additionally, quality-of-life improvements such as a quest log, ambient audio, removal of character collision in towns, and bug fixes have been applied.
The Daily Grind: What’s the dumbest way you’ve ever died in an MMORPG?
This article discusses humorous and often frustrating ways players have died in MMORPGs, citing examples like falling to death due to poor jump timing in Guild Wars 2, accidental deaths while AFK, and forgetting to breathe underwater in Ultima Online. The piece invites readers to share their own 'dumbest' in-game deaths.
World of Warcraft patch 12.1 finally lets you put Pepe in your house
World of Warcraft patch 12.1 introduces the ability for players to place the popular Pepe cosmetic item in their player housing. This update allows Pepe to perch in designated areas within player homes or accompany players with a buff. The 'Mechanically Indistinguishable Pepe' item can be purchased with Community Coupons.
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest rising
This week's MMO news roundup highlights the resurgence of the EverQuest franchise with EverQuest Legends entering paid beta and expansions teased for EverQuest and EverQuest II. Other major stories include the implosion of DreamWorld, potential layoffs at Blizzard and Bethesda, and Sony's shutdown of PS3 and PS Vita storefronts. The article also covers updates and news from various other MMOs like Elder Scrolls Online, Conan Exiles, and Valheim.
The Daily Grind: What’s the personal achievement you’re proudest of in an MMO?
This article discusses personal achievements within the MMORPG genre, distinguishing between in-game achievements and personal goals players set for themselves. It encourages players to share their proudest accomplishments, regardless of whether they were officially recognized by the game.