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Project Gorgon’s June update delivered a major Statehelm dungeon and two new skills
Project Gorgon has released a major update introducing the Statehelm Crypt, a new level 100 group dungeon for six players, alongside significant revisions to the Statehelm Sewer and city content. The update also adds two new skills: Shieldwright, which allows crafting of shields, and Magical Roasting, a more niche skill. Additionally, Mastercrafting recipes have been updated with the Mastery Sparks system, and engine upgrades aim to improve performance.
Angels Online Global Launches Worldwide with Capoo Collaboration and World Cup Events
Angels Online Global, a classic 2D MMORPG developed by USERJOY, has officially launched worldwide. The launch includes a collaboration with Bugcat Capoo, featuring exclusive in-game items and a "Capoo Feeding Mission" event. Additionally, players can participate in a limited-time "Angel Academy Soccer Festival" tied to the World Cup, with opportunities to earn rewards and bonuses.
The Daily Grind: What’s the best improvement your MMO made this past year?
The Elder Scrolls Online has seen significant improvements over the past year, including a seasonal model, subclassing, class proficiencies, and overland difficulty adjustments. This article asks players to share the single best improvement their own MMORPG has made in the last 12 months, whether it's a technical upgrade, quality-of-life change, expansion, new system, or business model shift.
RuneScape Dragonwilds Final Early Access Update “Umbral Sands” Goes Live | Invision Game Community
Jagex has released the final major Early Access update, "Umbral Sands," for RuneScape Dragonwilds, introducing a harsh desert biome with survival mechanics, new enemies like the dragon Fuzan, and iconic RuneScape resources. This update precedes the game's full 1.0 launch on September 15, 2026, for PC and consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
NC to Publish Magic Girl RPG Astrae Oratio From Dynamis One
NC has announced it will publish Astrae Oratio, a magic girl RPG developed by Dynamis One. The game features an anime style, set in a fantasy version of Tokyo where magic and civil service administration intersect. NC has released character trailers and details about the game's setting and combat, with platforms and a release window yet to be announced.
Stars Reach shows off upcoming UI updates for crafting, trading, and using tools
The developers of the sandbox MMORPG Stars Reach showcased upcoming UI updates for crafting, trading, and tool usage. These include drag-and-drop functionality for the trade window, a revised crafting UI, HUD redesigns, and dynamic reticles based on the held tool. New features like multi-slot workbenches and improved compass popups were also detailed.
Pantheon Rise of the Fallen offers players an overview of the refreshed Druid
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has provided an overview of its refreshed Druid class. This lightly armored caster can specialize in healing as a Preserver or dealing damage as a Storm Herald, utilizing blunt weapons, staves, and scimitars, along with various magical skills.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 570: Card Wars 3
The Massively OP Podcast episode 570 covers various MMO industry news, including Guild Wars' card game, a potential ArcheAge revival, and Richard Garriott's interest in Ultima. Discussions also touch on World of Warcraft's upcoming patch, Dungeons and Dragons Online's new race, and EverQuest Legends pre-orders.
Choose My Adventure: My return to the fascinating and fun Pictomancer job in Final Fantasy XIV
The author discusses their return to the Pictomancer job in Final Fantasy XIV, noting the unique mechanics and aesthetic of the class. Despite initial struggles with rotations and resource management, they found the job to be a fascinating and distinct experience within the MMORPG genre.
EverQuest Legends confirms the addition of EQ2’s Nektropos Castle as a high-level group zone
EverQuest Legends is adding Nektropos Castle from EverQuest 2 as a high-level group zone for characters between levels 35-50. The zone is expected to launch in October as post-launch content and will feature intact city structures and factions from before the Shattering. The developers also addressed player questions regarding item and spell upgrades, melee class nerfs, gear balancing, a potential mentor system, and denied the addition of player-made dungeons.
RuneScape Dragonwilds launches Umbral Sands with Steam cheevos and a sunscorchy new region
Jagex has released the Umbral Sands update for RuneScape Dragonwilds into early access, introducing a new desert region inspired by Gielinor. The update features dynamic weather, new bosses like Fuzan, crafting materials for a new gear tier, and Steam achievements. Known issues include bugs with retroactive achievements and a short delay on player attackability upon login.
Final Fantasy 14 has done something I did not expect—it's actually fixed one of the most annoying things…
Final Fantasy 14 has received a hotfix that addresses an inconsistent teleportation mechanic within the Dancing Mad raid. Previously, teleports were based on player position, leading to issues with server-side discrepancies. The fix now ensures teleports are fixed distances from the panel's center, improving reliability and preventing wipes caused by netcode quirks.
UMBRAL SANDS UNLEASHED! RUNESCAPE: DRAGONWILDS RECEIVES A FINAL MAJOR UPDATE AHEAD OF ITS SEPTEMBER V1.0 LAUNCH
Jagex has launched "Umbral Sands," the final major update for RuneScape: Dragonwilds' Steam Early Access period. This update introduces a new desert region with a dynamic environmental system, a new mount type, and a boss battle against Fuzan. RuneScape: Dragonwilds is set to officially launch its 1.0 version on PC and consoles, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and Nintendo Switch 2, on September 15, 2026.
CROSS Wave Funds Creator Initiative with 40,000 CROSS for First Siege War in Chaos W
CROSS Wave has launched a creator campaign for the MMORPG Chaos W, offering 40,000 CROSS rewards for content related to its inaugural Siege War event, running from June 22 to July 22. The campaign utilizes an AI system that prioritizes community impact over view counts, encouraging diverse content about game mechanics, tokenomics, and strategies. Chaos W, developed by Valofe and Nexus, is available on mobile and PC and supports eight languages.
The Daily Grind: Are you upset that Guild Wars 3 seems to be ditching the zerg?
ArenaNet has indicated that Guild Wars 3 may move away from the large-scale 'zerg' gameplay that defines Guild Wars 2. While some players enjoy the low-stress mass participation, others, like the author, are open to a potential shift towards smaller-scale content, reminiscent of other MMOs like World of Warcraft.
Whatever happened to Legends of Aria’s custom server reboot Legends of Aria Eternal?
The reboot of Legends of Aria as Legends of Aria Eternal, previously known as Shards Online, has seen little progress since its announcement. Recent updates have focused on artifact crafting, with no new major announcements from developer Derek Brinkmann. The game has a Steam page listed as 'coming soon,' but its development status remains uncertain.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Fourleaf Fields, Ancible Online, Kando Realm
This article rounds up lesser-known MMORPGs, including Four Leaf Fields, which is in playtest on Steam with no release date. Ancible Online, a 2D pixel MMORPG, will be shutting down on July 26th, 2026, after a short early access period. Kando Realm, a F2P 2D PC and mobile MMO, launched its early access six months ago and is expected to release in the fall.
Indie throwback MMO Hollowed Oath rebuilds its chat system and approaches 100 unique NPCs
The indie MMORPG Hollowed Oath is nearing 100 unique NPCs and has rebuilt its chat system with enhanced functionality. Development updates also include the addition of dual-wielding auto-attacks, improved pet AI, and new stealth mechanics. The game world is expanding with new city locations and a Golemancer tutorial questline.
Someone Made A Single-Player Version Of World Of Warcraft, Powered By AI
A World of Warcraft player has created a private server populated by 1,800 AI-powered bots that mimic real players by completing quests, leveling professions, and engaging in combat. These bots utilize DeepSeek AI for communication, though their actions are not influenced by the AI. The concept has drawn mixed reactions, with some seeing potential for single-player MMO experiences and others viewing it as a dystopian example of the 'dead internet theory'.
A team of Anarchy Online F2P ‘froobs’ defeated the MMORPG’s final raid boss after two years of prep
A dedicated group of free-to-play players in the MMORPG Anarchy Online successfully defeated the game's final raid boss, known as the Beast. This achievement was accomplished after two years of preparation, with the players overcoming significant gear and strategy limitations faced by free accounts.