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The MOP Up: Broken Ranks throws new content at you In Cold Blood
Broken Ranks has released a new content drop titled 'In Cold Blood,' which challenges level 140 players with the Monastery of the Order of the Forgotten Dawn for legendary gear. This article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for RIFT, The Finals, Myth of Empires: Throne, Toram, Conan Exiles Enhanced, PlanetSide 2, Guild Wars 2, DC Universe Online, World War II Online, Neverwinter, Sea of Thieves, Magic Online, and Wizard101, as well as announcements from Ankama and the confirmation of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
One Shots: Kill all robots!
This week's 'One Shots' column highlights community screenshots from various MMOs, focusing on environmental storytelling. Featured games include Fallout 76, Final Fantasy XIV, Hytale, and Lord of the Rings Online, showcasing unique in-game art and moments.
A toast to the wild west weirdos of the MMO goldrush—from the game that unleashed pandora's lootbox, to a deeply strange mess based off a 1996 science fiction novel
This article reflects on the unique and often strange MMOs from the genre's goldrush era between 2005-2015, highlighting games like Zhengtu Online, which pioneered lootboxes, and The Matrix Online, an ambitious early example of live service elements. It contrasts these experimental titles with the more risk-averse nature of modern game development, suggesting that such creative and peculiar games are unlikely to emerge today.
Achievement Unlocked
A new player in the space MMO EVE Online received an exceptionally rare ship, valued at $7,000, from a free loot box. This fortunate event has provided the player with significant in-game wealth, leading to surprise and disbelief.
An EVE newbie got an impossibly rare $7,000 ship out of a free loot box, leaving him set for life in the space MMO:…
A six-month EVE Online player received an extremely rare Titan-class Molok ship blueprint, valued at approximately $7,000 USD, from a loot box during the Crimson Harvest event. This player, a newcomer to the 23-year-old MMO, managed to sell the blueprint for 700 billion ISK, securing their in-game subscription and a significant fortune. Community managers Peter Farrell and Maziar Shahsafdari expressed surprise and relief that the player recognized the item's value and avoided scams.
MMO Jukebox Song of the Week: “Persevere” from Hytale
This article highlights the song "Persevere" from the upcoming MMO Hytale as its Jukebox Song of the Week. It discusses the importance of music in MMOs and invites readers to share their favorite game soundtrack highlights.
Old School Runescape's Summer Campfire reveals Blood Moon Rises launch date, and it's not the only new quest coming this year
Jagex has revealed the roadmap for Old School RuneScape, announcing that the new grandmaster quest Blood Moon Rises will launch on June 30, 2026. The update also includes the new island Wyrmscraig, improvements to Hunter and Agility, and a new raid called The Fractured Archive. Mobile updates and a PvP tutorial are also planned for later in the year.
Mini MMO Palia is adding a new mount type and a frogs-vs.-crabs dynamic event next week
The upcoming Sunkissed Summer: Bahari Bliss update for the MMO Palia, launching June 2nd, will introduce a new mount type called the riffroc and a dynamic event named Crab Wars. The update also includes new quests, cosmetics, a group fishing event, and expansions to the outfit dye system and ranching.
Destiny 2 devs "confident the servers won't crash" for its final update, though the players planning a huge rally to say goodbye to the MMO might have other plans
Bungie is confident that Destiny 2's servers will remain stable for the game's final update on June 9, despite a history of crashes with previous content releases. Players are planning a large in-game rally to commemorate the end of active development after nine years, with some jokingly challenging the developers' confidence in server stability. The studio has confirmed that active development is ceasing, with the game moving to a static event rotation.
WARPED UNIVERSE - THE SOLAR SYSTEM IS WAKING UP
Warped Universe, a free-to-play sci-fi looter shooter developed by Warped Games, features a living solar system that evolves in real-time based on player actions. Every mission contributes to the construction and defense of facilities, benefiting all players with better rewards and upgrades. The game, built in Unreal Engine 5, is available on Steam and Epic Games Store, with co-op missions planned for future updates.
Indie hybrid MMO Rixa shows off 10 minutes of its opening zone gameplay
The indie hybrid MMO Rixa has released a 10-minute alpha gameplay video showcasing its opening zone. The footage highlights typical MMO elements such as questing, combat, and movement, blending fantasy and science fiction concepts.
Monsters & Memories offers a deep dive on its magical and mystical Wizard class
Upcoming indie MMO Monsters & Memories is highlighting its Wizard class with a new deep dive article. The developers at Niche Worlds Cult have modified the Wizard's core kit, including mana regeneration and introducing an optional 'Incantation' system for combining spells. The studio plans to balance all 18 classes during the beta phase.
Destiny 2 community manager thanks "everyone who has reached out" as Bungie ends the game after 9 years: "Your stories mean the world to all of us"
Bungie's Destiny 2 is concluding its nine-year run with its final update in June. Principal communications manager Dylan Gafner expressed gratitude to the community for sharing their stories and impact the game has had. While fans are discussing a potential Destiny 3, Bungie is now focused on Marathon and is reportedly anticipating layoffs.
Distinct Possibility Studios Moves REAPER ACTUAL Steam Early Access Launch to May 29
Distinct Possibility Studios has moved the Steam Early Access launch of their open-world persistent shooter REAPER ACTUAL to May 29, 2026. This delay allows for expanded Quality Assurance coverage and the inclusion of additional features at launch. The studio will also release a development roadmap detailing post-launch updates, including features like expanded grouping options and an in-game friends list.
Honor of Kings World preview: Tower of Fantasy meets Where Winds Meet
Honor of Kings World is an upcoming PC and mobile action MMO that blends gameplay elements from Tower of Fantasy and Where Winds Meet. Players can explore vast open worlds, engage in PvE combat, and utilize a variety of iconic characters with unlockable combat styles. The global version is still in development, with a focus on translations and content additions.
Myth of Empires: Throne Officially Launches on Epic Games Store
The free-to-play sandbox war game Myth of Empires: Throne has officially launched on the Epic Games Store, allowing more players to join its ongoing seasonal multiplayer conflict. The game supports cross-platform play across Steam, Epic Games Store, and its official launcher, with unified seasonal servers. The developers are also actively working on future seasonal updates and content roadmaps.
Where Winds Meet: The Imperial Palace Expansion Detailed Ahead of Release
Everstone Studio detailed the upcoming Imperial Palace expansion for their open-world RPG, Where Winds Meet, ahead of its release. The update introduces the new Imperial Palace location, new bosses like Gilded Lament and Cat Emperor, and various time-limited events. The expansion requires players to reach character level 32 and complete specific quests to access the new area.
Cozy mini-MMO Palia has set its whole community to riding their ponies for prizes
Palia is hosting a limited-time community event called "The Long Ride" where players are rewarded for riding their in-game ponies and collecting Amber Echoes. The collective progress of the community will unlock rewards such as snacks, decor, and the ability to vote on a horse coat design. This event highlights the recently added mounts and encourages exploration within the game world.
After outliving 6 Star Trek TV shows, Star Trek Online deserves more love
Star Trek Online, launched in 2010, continues to thrive as a free-to-play MMO despite the conclusion of multiple Star Trek television series. The game, now published by Arc Games and developed by Cryptic Studios, offers a vast amount of content for fans, including numerous ships and storylines that span the Star Trek universe. With the return of CEO Jack Emmert, there's a renewed focus on player engagement and potential for future growth.
Choose My Adventure: Wrapping up a month of Star Trek Online
The author concludes a month-long exploration of Star Trek Online, noting that playing with a partner improved the experience despite persistent UI issues. While the game's charm and the ability to team up were appreciated, the author ultimately decided not to continue playing due to interface challenges. The article reflects on the reasons for both engagement and disengagement with the MMO.