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WEMADE’s Legend of YMIR Global Opens Its First Seasonal Growth Server, “Bootcamp,” on June 30
WEMADE has launched the first seasonal growth server, "Bootcamp," for its global MMORPG, Legend of YMIR, on June 30. This server offers a fresh start with accelerated progression and support for new, returning, and existing players to compete on equal footing. The "Bootcamp" season will last approximately 10 weeks, with characters meeting the level requirement transferable to main servers. Additionally, a "Summer Big Sale" is ongoing across all platforms, featuring discounts and new companion packages.
Albion Online Is Dropping a New Event Called Keeper Uprising Next Month
Sandbox Interactive is launching a new seasonal in-game event for Albion Online called Keeper Uprising on July 4th. The event introduces new missions, enemies, cosmetic rewards, and a hidden story content that unfolds over two months. Players can participate in activities to push back against the Keeper rebellion, now known as the Ashborn, and earn exclusive rewards including new armor and helmet sets. Keeper Uprising will run until August 31st.
Someone is playing World of Warcraft Classic on their mobile. Yes, they're a heathen.
A Reddit user has successfully streamed World of Warcraft Classic to a mobile device using Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service. While the setup is described as 'cursed' and features a non-customizable interface with some latency, the user found it surprisingly enjoyable. This development raises questions about the future of MMORPGs on mobile platforms, especially with other titles like Final Fantasy XIV Mobile in development.
Knightborn – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Knightborn is a multiplayer RPG that offers bite-sized adventures with a classic MMORPG atmosphere, featuring four distinct classes. Players can explore maps solo or cooperatively without grinding or subscription fees, with gameplay optimized for smooth performance. A playable demo includes a 16-player PvP map called Colony Zone, and players can sign up for the beta test.
Betawatch: Enshrouded and Aion 2 are making big fall launch plans
Enshrouded has announced an October 15th launch date for PC and PlayStation 5, with Xbox Series X|S to follow in 2027. Aion 2 confirmed its monetization plans for a September global launch. The article also provides updates on Camelot Unchained, Corepunk, and numerous other games in various testing phases.
Past Fate opens the Depths of Korag and changes its combat model in latest patch
The early access MMORPG Past Fate has released a new patch that opens the Depths of Korag, a large underground area featuring ancient ruins, mines, and new threats. The update also revises the combat system to a more action-oriented tab-targeting approach, increasing difficulty and requiring players to utilize dodging and blocking more effectively. Additional changes include new fishing content, HUD adjustments, and increased character stamina.
Star Wars: The Old Republic rolls the dice on another Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event
The Nar Shaddaa Nightlife event returns to Star Wars: The Old Republic from June 30th to August 11th, allowing players to test their luck at casinos on Nar Shaddaa and Mek-Sha. This iteration includes new daily missions and two additional housing decorations: a hazard toss table and a card shark table.
Roadmaps and Plans
This article provides updates on various games, including Terraria's State of the Game for June 2026, Star Trek Online's Undiscovered expansion, and Din's Champion entering its 21st month of early access. Wuthering Waves is also mentioned.
Shard Legends: Clan Wars Debuts on Solana Mobile dApp Store
Shard Legends: Clan Wars has launched on the Solana Mobile dApp Store, making the dark fantasy MMORPG accessible on mobile devices. Developed by OnGame Studio, the game features PvP and PvE battles, clan management, and a player-driven economy where items can be traded for in-game currency or USDT. Seeker Holders receive exclusive rewards like Welcome Chests.
Star Trek Online reveals next big content update, Undiscovered, starring Lisa Locicero and Robert Picardo
Star Trek Online's next major content update, Undiscovered, will feature Robert Picardo as The Doctor and Lisa Locicero as Lieutenant Miral Paris. The update, launching July 7th, includes a new event, an overhaul of Deep Space Encounters, and new ships, with console players receiving the Damocles Class and a double experience event for both PC and console players.
"Once Darth Vader came for you, you were just going to die": We could have had an MMO about Jedi refugees hiding from the Empire, if Star Wars Galaxies had gone differently
Former Star Wars Galaxies director Raph Koster discusses the challenges of implementing Jedi characters in the MMORPG, including a proposed permadeath system where players would hide from the Empire and face Darth Vader. The game ultimately opted for a complex skill-based unlock system that proved difficult to implement and led to player dissatisfaction by forcing them to abandon preferred playstyles.
The AI Players Living Inside a 23-Year-Old Real Cash Economy Have Started to Finding Their Own Purpose
Swedish studio MindArk has implemented autonomous AI avatars, called Synths, into its long-running MMO Entropia Universe, which features a real cash economy. Initially novices, these Synths have learned to perform various player activities like hunting, mining, trading, and exploring, even traveling vast distances and interacting socially with human players. MindArk has since granted Synths greater autonomy, allowing them to travel between planets, utilize vehicles, and engage in more complex in-game activities, effectively mirroring the capabilities of human players.
The Stream Team: Project Gorgon’s crypt crawling commences
MMO Massive's MJ Guthrie continues her exploration of the crypt in Project Gorgon, aiming to complete missions and uncover lore. The stream will cover her crypt-crawling adventure, with a death counter and post-stream VOD available.
Massively Overthinking: Under what conditions, if any, would you accept AI use in an MMORPG?
Industry figures discuss the conditions under which they would accept the use of generative AI in MMORPGs. While some see potential for AI in specific tasks like coding or placeholder assets, many express concerns about job displacement, reduced game quality, and a general loss of trust in studios that utilize the technology. The consensus leans towards AI being a net negative if it compromises human work or game integrity.
The best MMO and multiplayer deals from Steam’s 2026 summer sale and beyond
Steam's 2026 Summer Sale is offering significant discounts on a wide variety of MMO and multiplayer titles, including bundles and individual game sales. Notable deals include discounts on Palworld, Guild Wars 2, Dune Awakening, Destiny 2 DLC, Elder Scrolls Online, and many more, with prices slashed across numerous genres and publishers.
Mortal Online 2 ties down July 1 release date for its Sarducaa region, confirms a change to housing upkeep
Star Vault has announced that the Sarducaa region for Mortal Online 2 will launch on July 1st, featuring a new desert zone and a North American server located in eastern Canada. This update also introduces a change to the housing upkeep system, requiring house owners to pay upkeep themselves to prevent exploitation.
MMORPG BitCraft’s latest update takes you treasure hunting across the seven seas
The MMORPG BitCraft has received a new update introducing carpentry and smithing professions, along with enhanced sailing mechanics for larger crews. The update also adds treasure map prospecting, a solo activity inspired by Old School RuneScape, and marks the game's anniversary since its early access launch in June 2025.
DK Online Offers 30% Discount on Season 4 Limitless Boost Pack 3 During Steam Summer Sale
Masangsoft is offering a 30% discount on the Season 4: Limitless Boost Pack 3 for its PC MMORPG DK Online during the Steam Summer Sale 2026. The sale runs from June 25 to July 9, 2026, providing players with a cost-effective way to enhance their characters with progression items and exclusive rewards.
Final Fantasy 14 gets a shoutout in Deltarune Chapter 5 with an Easter egg that forever immortalizes one dev's love…
Deltarune Chapter 5 includes an Easter egg referencing the MMORPG Final Fantasy 14, inspired by the real-world artist Temmie Chang's known love for the game. The reference appears in a text bubble related to the character Temmie, who is based on Chang. Lead developer Toby Fox is aiming for Deltarune Chapter 6 to launch next year.
Casually Classic: What were vanilla World of Warcraft’s weaknesses?
This analysis examines the weaknesses of the original World of Warcraft, focusing on enduring issues beyond temporary server problems. Key criticisms include broken and unbalanced classes, unrewarding quest rewards, an aimless endgame lacking variety beyond raiding, and poor in-game grouping tools that hindered player interaction.