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Mini MMO Farever sets first big early access update for July 15 – here’s the new trailer
Shiro Games announced that the first major update for the mini-MMO Farever, titled 'Nightling Invasion,' will launch on July 15th. This update introduces 15-player world events, a new Ramburg map, and raises the level cap to 25. The game is currently available on Steam for $16.
16-year-old MMO Star Trek Online is moving forward by tinkering with the past, unearthing and remaking one of its oldest…
Star Trek Online is remaking its original Klingon War storyline, which was first introduced at the game's launch in 2010. The update, titled 'Undiscovered', will feature a fully remade story with new dialogue, maps, and rewards, including the return of Miral Paris and the Doctor, voiced by their original actors. Executive producer Thomas Marrone and senior narrative designer Flo McQuibban discuss the importance of revisiting classic Trek themes and characters.
"There's really no one left": Former Elder Scrolls Online dev says the MMO "basically funded other failing projects" as Microsoft guts the studio
A former senior content designer for The Elder Scrolls Online, Andrew Young, expressed anger over recent layoffs impacting up to half of the studio's developers. He stated that the MMO "basically funded other failing projects" while struggling with its own resource allocation. The article also mentions the closure of mobile spin-offs like The Elder Scrolls: Blades and The Elder Scrolls: Legends, and notes that Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing significant cuts expected to total 3,200 jobs.
Online Fantasy ARPG Farever’s Nightling Invasion Content Update Launches July 15
Shiro Games is launching the first major update for its online fantasy action RPG Farever, titled 'The Nightling Invasion,' on July 15 for PC via Steam Early Access. This update introduces new mechanics like demonic Rifts, a new region called Ramburg, world events for up to 15 players, and raises the level cap to 25. Game Director Quentin Lapeyre stated that the team plans to continue expanding the game's world with more updates throughout 2026.
EVE Vanguard’s First Alpha Playtest, Operation Avalon, Deploys Today on Steam and the EVE Launcher
Fenris Creations has launched Operation Avalon, the first Alpha playtest for EVE Vanguard, an extraction-adventure FPS connected to EVE Online. Available for free on Steam and the EVE Launcher until July 20, this playtest introduces a new map, overhauled gunplay, expanded enemies, and a deeper risk-reward system. The playtest aims to refine the core experience and move towards a persistent 24/7 Alpha later this year.
How do you reconcile your lore-heavy, dark sci-fi MMO with mod tools that might let people get way too goofy? 'Everything's canon,' say the developers of EVE Frontier
Developers of the space survival MMO EVE Frontier discuss how they reconcile the game's dark sci-fi lore with its permissive modding tools, stating that 'everything's canon.' They aim to balance intentional world-building with player expression, allowing for even 'goofy' or memey content to be integrated into the game's fiction. The latest update introduces modular ship building and a free trial.
WoW server suffers outbreak after a debuff breaches containment, giving me flashbacks to a 21-year-old incident so large…
A debuff called Withering Contagion from the Dragonflight expansion of World of Warcraft unexpectedly spread through the Moon Guard US server's capital cities, causing widespread player deaths and drawing comparisons to the 2005 Corrupted Blood incident. Blizzard Entertainment has since hotfixed the bug, but the event highlights emergent sandbox gameplay possibilities in MMOs.
Firefly Trials – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Firefly Trials is a 3-player boss rush raidlike game that focuses on fast-paced, MMO-inspired battles against mythological beasts. Players choose animal-inspired characters, theorycraft builds, and master escalating mechanics across different ranks. The game features weekly competitive circuits and seasonal resets with new content.
The MOP Up: Guild Wars 2 gears up for its PvP Rush event
Guild Wars 2 is launching its PvP Rush event on July 7th, offering boosted rewards and intense competition. The article also rounds up other smaller MMO news, including a fishing update for Outbound, Godot Engine's stance on AI, a Diablo IV Warlock trial, hotfixes for Dune: Awakening, new items in AdventureQuest 3D, a Standing Stone Games meetup at Gen Con, server adjustments in RIFT, and a reversed decision regarding XP boosters in Battlefield 6.
RF Online Next pushes out its first post-launch update with a mining war
Netmarble has released the first post-launch update for RF Online Next, introducing the 'Mining War' PvP event. This update also adds Biosuit flight capabilities, a new Expansion equipment category, the Arcane Trials dungeon, and a cross-server zone called Outer Planet.
One Shots: Now powered by molerats!
This week's 'One Shots' feature highlights community screenshots from various MMOs, including Fallout 76, Elite Dangerous, Final Fantasy XIV, The Secret World, and Guild Wars 2. Players shared unique in-game moments, from radioactive power generators to alien flora and fantastical mounts.
MMO PvP shooter Holdfast Nations at War adds new maps, new mode, and stick weapons
Holdfast: Nations at War, a historical PvP shooter, has received a new update adding four maps, including Lexington, and a new 'Offensive' tug-of-war game mode. Players can also equip period-accurate outfits and makeshift weapons like pitchforks. The update coincides with events offering boosted XP and in-game currency earnings.
PlayStation goes all-digital, lessons learned for Square Enix, and what happens when fantasy projects collide with the…
Sony PlayStation will discontinue physical game disc production for new games starting January 2028, coinciding with the closure of the PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita. Meanwhile, Cyberpunk 2077 has surpassed 40 million players, and CD Projekt Red is consolidating its brand. IO Interactive's fantasy RPG Project Fantasy faces uncertainty as Xbox funding has been pulled.
This little orb's going to be sitting on my minimap for the rest of WoW's current expansion, and I…
The author analyzes World of Warcraft's latest borrowed power system, the Omnium Folio, finding it to be an uninspired and bland addition. Despite its optional nature, the system's lack of interactivity and visible impact makes it feel like a mandatory chore rather than a satisfying progression mechanic.
Another Final Fantasy 14 mod goes down following concerns of stalking in the MMO, with fans calling out Square…
A controversial Final Fantasy 14 mod called 'Memoria,' which tracked player data and enabled in-game stalking, has been taken down. The mod raised significant privacy concerns within the community, leading to calls for Square Enix to address the proliferation of such third-party tools. The developer claims all collected data has been deleted.
Spirit Crossing – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Spirit Crossing, a collaborative life-sim MMO from the makers of Cozy Grove, is entering an open beta. Players will rebuild connections between worlds by exploring, saving spirits, and building sanctuaries together. The game features customizable expressions, friendship progression, and proximity chat, with players working together to weather cursed storms and fortify neighborhoods.
"You can literally reroute a river into a desert and cause it to bloom": Star Wars Galaxies lead says of his new sandbox MMO Stars Reach
Raph Koster, lead designer of Star Wars Galaxies, discusses his new sandbox MMO, Stars Reach, which features a procedurally generated universe with real-world physics simulations. Players can manipulate the environment by rerouting rivers, freezing water, or electrifying deposits, with the game's core mechanics drawing inspiration from Conway's Game of Life. Koster emphasizes that the advanced physics simulation, enabled by modern computing power, allows for a more immersive and reactive world than previously possible.
One Shots: Mainlining malaria | Massively Overpowered
This week's 'One Shots' feature highlights community screenshots from various MMOs, including Guild Wars 2, Elite Dangerous, World of Warcraft, and Final Fantasy XIV. Players shared their favorite in-game moments and visually striking environments, with a call for more submissions.
The MOP Up: Sky Children of the Light creates an interactive Vincent van Gogh exhibit
Sky Children of the Light has launched an interactive exhibit inspired by the art and life of Vincent van Gogh. This article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for Sea of Thieves, Marathon, Raven2, Skull and Bones, Riftbound, Enlisted, The First Descendant's Evangelion collaboration, and Disney Dreamlight Valley's upcoming Adventure Pack.
Cozy MMO Palia is teasing Amberlight Affair with a new ranching critter and a beach theme
Palia's next update, titled Amberlight Affair, is set to release on July 6th and will introduce new features as part of the Sunkissed Summer content series. The update includes a new ranching critter called Ignit, a beach-themed mini-zone, a teleport to friend feature, and various cosmetic items.