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Throwback MMORPG Monsters & Memories enters early access while netting over 12K advance subs
The old-school styled MMORPG Monsters & Memories has entered early access after being unveiled in 2021. The game had already secured over 12,000 advance subscriptions prior to launch, with players able to reserve names and create characters. Recent updates include adjustments to classes, spells, and tradeskills, alongside bug fixes and the ability to create multiple characters per server.
Aion 2 releases monetization plan with optional $15 sub, battle pass, cash shop, and founder packs
NCsoft has detailed the monetization strategy for the global edition of Aion 2, set to launch this fall as a free-to-play title. The plan includes an optional $15 monthly subscription, battle passes, a cash shop primarily for cosmetics and consumables, and founder packs. The game will feature two currencies, Kina earned through gameplay and Quna as the premium currency, with an exchange system similar to Guild Wars 2.
Poll: So, Will You Be Playing Final Fantasy XIV Online On Switch 2?
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XIV Online will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026, with a one-month early access period. A separate subscription will be required for the Switch 2 version, available at half price for existing subscribers on other platforms. A Nintendo Switch Online subscription will not be necessary to play.