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Albion Online celebrates its ninth birthday with cake and also statues of gods to murder
Albion Online is celebrating its ninth anniversary with the return of its Living Legacy event. This in-game event features statues of legendary champions that players can fight for rare rewards, including a special horse and vanity items. The game, which launched on July 17, 2017, has expanded to PC, Steam, mobile, and console platforms, solidifying its position as a top PvP MMORPG.
Wisdom of Nym: Speculating about the second half of Final Fantasy XIV’s Occult Crescent
This article speculates on the upcoming second half of Final Fantasy XIV's Occult Crescent content update, discussing potential changes to Phantom Weapons, currency rewards, and the challenging Forked Tower instance. The author anticipates adjustments to balance and progression compared to the first half, while acknowledging some design issues may persist.
Dominus Automa opens sign-ups for its Steam Multiplayer Playtest
Metashift Labs has opened sign-ups for the multiplayer playtest of Dominus Automa, an automated idle MMORPG. The playtest, launching August 7, will allow players to experience the game's shared world, hero progression, and core MMORPG activities on PC. Dominus Automa is designed for players who enjoy deep progression systems without the need for constant manual grinding.
Flameseeker Chronicles: Lessons Guild Wars 3 must not fail to learn from its predecessors
This opinion piece discusses key lessons ArenaNet should learn from Guild Wars 1 and Guild Wars 2 for the development of Guild Wars 3. It highlights the importance of a consistent content release cadence, the pitfalls of the Living World experiment, the need for flexible race and class design, and the significance of player mobility options and respecting the existing player base. The author expresses cautious optimism that ArenaNet has learned from past mistakes.
Lost Ark’s Summer of Extremes patch arrives today with Paradise Season 4 and raid update
Lost Ark's 'Summer of Extremes' update has been released, introducing the Kazeros Raid: Act I with multiple difficulty options including extreme. The patch also adds new solo modes for Kazeros Raid, a matchmaking mode for Shadow Raid Serca, and the new Paradise Season 4. The update experienced a slight delay in server return time.
NC AMERICA TO RELEASE LINEAGE II COLLECTOR’S EDITION VINYL CELEBRATING 22ND ANNIVERSARY
NC America is releasing a collector's edition vinyl titled "Lineage II - 22 Years" to celebrate the MMORPG's 22nd anniversary. The album features 40 selected tracks from the original soundtrack, composed by Bill Brown, Jamie Christopherson, Inon Zur, and NCSOUND, and is available for pre-order with a worldwide release in November. The vinyl aims to provide a reflective musical journey through the game's iconic history.
The Daily Grind: What’s your favorite video game that couldn’t realistically be turned into an MMO?
This article discusses which favorite video games are not realistically adaptable into MMORPGs without compromising their core gameplay. Examples like Rollercoaster Tycoon and Chrono Trigger are cited as titles whose unique mechanics would be difficult to translate into the massively multiplayer online roleplaying genre.
NosTale’s Epic Story Continues! Act 10 Part 2: Guardians of Dimensions Is Now Live!
Gameforge has released Act 10 Part 2: Guardians of Dimensions for its anime-action MMORPG, NosTale. This update introduces new quests, characters like Achilles, Thor, Merlin, and Admiral Yi, a new raid, and quality-of-life improvements. The seasonal Captain Pete O’Peng Raid also returns for a limited time.
The Elder Scrolls Online Team Can’t Release Content At Its Previous Speed , Says Former Developer
A former senior encounter designer for The Elder Scrolls Online, Morgan Goin, stated that recent layoffs at ZeniMax Online Studios will significantly slow down the MMORPG's content release pace. Goin, who was among those laid off, expressed surprise, as internal reports suggested the studio was performing well and contributing positively to Microsoft's metrics. The layoffs have reduced the studio's workforce considerably, impacting its ability to maintain its previously announced seasonal content roadmap.
The EverQuest Legends studio will host a panel at SDCC 2026 covering its development journey
The studio behind EverQuest Legends will host a panel at San Diego Comic-Con titled "From 1999 to EverQuest Legends." The panel will feature developers discussing the reimagining of the classic MMORPG for modern players and promises reveals and first looks at the game.
RuneScape revamps its housing customisation with a snazzy looking build mode and the option to make your own neighbourhood with your pals
RuneScape has released a significant update focused on player-owned housing, introducing a revamped build mode that allows for extensive customization and the creation of unique spaces. The update also includes the new Homestead system, enabling players to build neighborhoods with friends and share facilities.
Eterspire’s latest quest reward is a ‘stinky aura, complete with its own buzzing fly sound effect’
Stonehollow Workshop has released a new content update for their indie MMORPG Eterspire, introducing a new Remnant boss, Bah Randa, The Stenchful, and a rare 'Stinky Aura' cosmetic reward. The update also includes fishing tool equippability, improved fishing notifications, and enhanced character running. Future improvements are planned for controller gameplay to achieve Steam Deck verification and potential releases on platforms like Apple TV.
World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14 fans can now earn up to $15,000 in scholarship money by tackling achievements with a less than "1% global completion rate"
The University of Silicon Valley is offering scholarships of up to $15,000 to students who demonstrate exceptional mastery through rare in-game achievements. Players of titles like World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy 14, Minecraft, and Dark Souls can apply if they meet demanding criteria, such as unlocking specific in-game feats that have less than a 1% global completion rate.
Pearl Abyss Unveils Black Desert Mobile Update Schedule at 2026 Heidel Ball
Pearl Abyss revealed the upcoming update schedule for Black Desert Mobile at the 2026 Heidel Ball, focusing on faster progression and improved gameplay experience. Key updates include reduced progression barriers, boosted rewards from Knowledge-based content, and the introduction of a new Genesis Gear tier. The game will also streamline content, revamp Node and Siege Wars, and launch Season 2 with quality-of-life enhancements.
The Daily Grind: What’s the most important thing an MMORPG can do in its first month?
This article discusses the crucial actions MMORPGs should prioritize in their first month post-launch, focusing on developer communication, player feedback integration, and strategic roadmaps. It emphasizes the importance of substantive communication over mere noise and warns against drastic, potentially disruptive balance changes.
NIGHT CROWS Officially Kicks Off Summer Season Event ‘Crows Vacation’ Along with Simultaneous Launch of New Server ‘Crow Frontier’
The MMORPG NIGHT CROWS has launched its summer event, 'Crows Vacation,' and a new server called 'Crow Frontier' on July 14. The update includes summer-themed events, new costumes, and significant progression buffs for players on the new server, alongside various in-game missions and rewards. Additionally, the community interaction segment 'Crow Talk-Talk' returns for Season 2 on July 23.
The Stream Team: To talk of Tau and Warframe’s Tennocon 2026
Massively OP hosts MJ Guthrie and Eliot Lefebvre will discuss the details from Warframe's Tennocon 2026 event. The developers revealed significant expansions, including a new solar system and lore additions, indicating a major shift in the game's direction. The discussion will cover player anticipation and future content hopes.
Tibia’s summer update ramps up endgame difficulty and adds a new practice mode
Cipsoft's latest update for the MMORPG Tibia introduces challenging endgame bosses with infinitely scalable difficulty and new mechanics. The update also adds a practice mode for players to learn boss mechanics and includes improvements to the tutorial island and starter zone.
Scars of Honor elaborates on its FirstWatch player tester group, gliding, and open world plans
Developer Beast Burst Entertainment detailed its 'FirstWatch' player testing initiative for Scars of Honor, which involves selected players providing feedback through private Discord servers, polls, and interviews. The studio also showcased development updates including improved animations, gliding mechanics, and plans for opt-in open world PvP and world events.
RuneScape Adds the Much-Anticipated Housing Update
Jagex has released a major player-owned housing update for RuneScape, completely rebuilding the system and overhauling the Construction skill up to level 120. The update introduces over 650 decorative items, flexible room layouts, free furniture placement, and a new Homestead system allowing players to share houses with up to five others. New features also include achievement and collection displays, music integration, and environmental controls.
