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Casually Classic: Five MMOs other than WoW Classic that deliver that old school feel
This article explores several Massively Multiplayer Online games that capture the old-school feel reminiscent of World of Warcraft Classic. Titles like Old School RuneScape, EverQuest Legends, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, Embers Adrift, and Project Gorgon are highlighted for their embrace of legacy game design principles, challenging gameplay loops, and community-focused experiences.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Farm RPG, Heartwood Online, and Destruction AllStars
This article discusses lesser-known MMOs, including the newly released PC port Farm RPG, the free-to-play early access title Heartwood Online, and the soon-to-be-delisted Sony game Destruction AllStars. The author laments Sony's decision to shut down Destruction AllStars, highlighting concerns about game preservation.
Final Fantasy 14 players clear one of the hardest fights in the MMO with only casters and healers: "Tank LB3 is a…
A group of Final Fantasy 14 players has successfully cleared The Epic of Alexander (Ultimate) raid without any tanks, using only healers and casters. This challenging feat, typically requiring a balanced party composition, highlights the players' exceptional skill and coordination. The community has reacted with impressed comments, with some joking that tank Limit Breaks are merely a suggestion.
Live Service MMO Horizon Steel Frontiers Delayed Until 2027
NCSoft has delayed the launch of its live service MMO, Horizon Steel Frontiers, from 2026 to the first half of 2027. The game, set in Guerrilla Games' post-apocalyptic world, was officially acknowledged in November 2025 and will be available on PC via NCSoft's proprietary mobile emulator, Purple. While a PlayStation 5 port has been requested, its development is uncertain.
Operation One Codes (June 2026)
This guide details how to redeem codes in the Roblox tactical shooter Operation One, which are expected to offer rewards like Credits, boosts, and skins. Currently, no active codes are available, but players are advised to follow the game's official Discord and Roblox group for future updates. Codes are typically released during major updates or special events.
Dune: Awakening is getting a single-player mode and more story content
Dune: Awakening is introducing a single-player mode alongside additional story content that will conclude "Book One" of its narrative. This highly requested feature allows players to experience the game at their own pace with customizable difficulty settings. The update also significantly expands game customization options for single-player, self-hosted, and private servers, with the PC version already receiving these changes.
Final Fantasy 14 seasonal events schedule: what to expect and when to expect them
This guide outlines the seasonal events schedule for Final Fantasy 14, detailing current and upcoming events like Make it Rain, Moonfire Faire, and All Saints' Wake. While exact dates are not always provided far in advance, Square Enix typically holds these events around the same time each year, offering unique in-game rewards and activities.
Spirit Crossing is fixing an eternal problem in MMOs: What to do with ex-players’ shared spaces
Spry Fox is implementing changes to address the issue of inactive "waystations" in their upcoming MMO, Spirit Crossing. The studio will stop assigning new players to dead waystations and will make it easier for existing players to move or merge these communities to foster more active player hubs.
MMO Business Roundup: Gamers sue Microsoft, Skull and Bones on Steam Deck, and NetEase’s Q1
This MMO business roundup covers several industry updates, including Skull and Bones achieving Steam Deck verification. NetEase reported a strong first quarter for 2026 with a 6.9% rise in games revenue. Additionally, a lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft, accusing the company of colluding with Valve to maintain higher prices on the Steam store.
After deciding it's "not an MMO," Dune: Awakening is adding a single-player mode: "Easily one of the…
Dune: Awakening developer Funcom announced that the game will feature a single-player mode launching on September 22 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. This mode will allow players to experience the entire game at their own pace with customizable difficulty settings, addressing player requests and shifting the game's identity away from being an MMO towards an Open World Survival experience.
Final Fantasy 14's solo only challenge runner overcomes impossible odds again, this time by blowing himself up
A Final Fantasy 14 solo challenge runner, RathGames, has overcome the Seat of Sacrifice duty by employing a unique strategy involving a second, multi-boxed character. To bypass a critical group-based mechanic, RathGames used his Blue Mage character to self-destruct and then immediately raised it with his Sage alt, exploiting the raise grace period to skip the damaging Limit Break.
Texturetown is a Frankenstein's MMO created by remixing Club Penguin, Pirates of the Caribbean Online and other dead MMOs
Texturetown is an experimental MMO created by LA-based academic Aidan Strong, remixing assets from defunct children's MMOs like Club Penguin, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, Toontown, and Fusionfall. The game uses altered code, audio, text, and textures to evoke disjointed nostalgia for abandoned online spaces of the early 2000s.
PS5 State of Play: every new release date including delayed Tomb Raider remake
Sony's State of Play event revealed release dates for numerous games, including Silent Hill Townfall, Ace Combat 8, and Onimusha: Way Of The Sword. Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis was confirmed for a 2027 release, indicating a delay. Marvel's Wolverine is set for September 25, while Dune: Awakening will launch on PlayStation 5 in September.
Runescape Dragonwilds is coming to PS5, and Jagex's first foray into the console world could lead to big things
Jagex announced that Runescape Dragonwilds will launch on PlayStation 5, marking the franchise's first console release. The survival crafting MMO, currently in Steam Early Access, will also be available on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers. This move is considered a landmark moment for Jagex, aiming to expand its player base significantly.
Dune: Awakening launches for consoles in September
Funcom has announced that Dune: Awakening will launch for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on September 22nd, with a PC release including a single-player mode. The open-world survival MMO, originally released in June 2025 for PC, allows players to explore Arrakis, build strongholds, and engage in combat within the iconic Dune universe.
Kpop and critter warfare arrives to cozy mini-MMO in today’s first Sunkissed Summer update
The Sunkissed Summer: Bahari Bliss update for Palia has launched, introducing KPOP Fever with the Heartdrop Girlz and the Crab Wars event where players choose sides between frogs and crabs. The update also adds new Discovery Quests, the Riffroc as a mount and ranching animal, and new rewards.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Prado Traveler, Delphiniums Rise, and Serpent’s Gaze
This article rounds up lesser-known multiplayer games, including the walking RPG Prado Traveler for iOS and Android, the full-loot FFA PvP game Delphiniums Rise from Delphinium Studio, and the co-op Soulslike Serpent's Gaze which has entered early access on PC. Delphiniums Rise is preparing for a closed alpha for Patreon backers, while Serpent's Gaze has received a "very positive" review score on Steam.
Guild Wars 2 studio ArenaNet is teasing the reveal of… something… at Summer Game Fest 2026
ArenaNet, the studio behind Guild Wars 2, is teasing an announcement for Summer Game Fest on June 5, 2026. While the exact nature of the reveal is unknown, speculation points towards Guild Wars 3, a title previously confirmed to be in development by parent company NCsoft. Other possibilities include a new Guild Wars 2 expansion or content for Guild Wars Reforged.
After being shut down by Blizzard, one of WoW's biggest private servers is saying screw it, we'll make our own…
Following a shutdown by Blizzard Entertainment, the developers behind the World of Warcraft private server TurtleWoW have announced they are forming a new studio, Moonwhisper Games, to create their own MMO. The team cited their years of experience building and managing MMO experiences as preparation for this ambitious undertaking.
Kickstarted MMO-ish RTS ZeroSpace announces a July 20th early access launch
The real-time strategy game ZeroSpace will launch into early access on July 20th. Developer Starlance Studios has partnered with GamerSky for Asian publishing and hired Homeworld veteran Aaron Kambeitz to improve visuals, starting with the Protectorate faction. The game will also feature a demo during Steam Next Fest.