MMORPG
34 storiesThis page brings together servers, expansions, class balance, endgame systems and long-term accessibility. It also distinguishes mmorpg design from adjacent genres so that secondary modes or borrowed mechanics do not determine classification. Production and version context includes persistent online worlds.
Richard Garriott Seeks Ultima Copyright Control in 2027
Richard Garriott says he notified Electronic Arts about reclaiming Ultima's copyright in 2027 under Section 203. The rights process remains unfinished, and any sequel or re-release is still only a possibility.
Solitary Singleplayer Offline MMORPG Turns Guild Leadership Into Idle Strategy
GrimnirDotDev has announced Solitary Singleplayer Offline MMORPG for Steam. Players will build a guild from a new server launch through dungeons and raids, with a demo planned for Q4 2026 and the full release set for Q2 2027.
ArcheAge Chronicles Sets Its Early Access Plan
XLGAMES has outlined ArcheAge Chronicles' buy-to-play model and current gameplay plans. A public Steam Next Fest demo will add a new dungeon and PvP, while PC Early Access is set for Steam in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Jagex Builds Old School RuneScape's Next Chapter Around Menaphos
Menaphos will open in Old School RuneScape in 2027, bringing a master-tier quest, the game's first Skilling Dungeon and a Soul Altar. Jagex is also expanding the game's servers and planning more updates while keeping its long-running identity intact.
NosTale Turns 19 With New Endgame Content
Gameforge has begun NosTale's 19th anniversary with ten new Celestial Spire Catacombs stages, login rewards, automatic progression tools, and the return of a raid.
Tree of Savior Adds Smoke-Based Officiant Class
Tree of Savior added the Officiant special class on Steam on October 6, 2026. The update also rebuilt Archaeology with relic appraisal and launched the Popo Boost growth event.
Legend of Edda: Pegasus ends Alpha with final wipe
Legend of Edda: Pegasus held its final Alpha wipe on October 2 before the Beta phase. Players could test any +10 weapon and use unlimited Platinum Coins until the reset.
Jagex Announces RuneScape Reignited, a New Unreal Engine MMO
Jagex has announced RuneScape Reignited, a fourth RuneScape MMO built in Unreal Engine. The studio also revealed an animated adaptation with Charlie White, known online as MoistCr1TiKaL, but kept release details under wraps.
Seal M on ONE Adds Shiltz 05 Server on 1 October
PLAYWITH Korea and NEXUS will add Shiltz 05 to Seal M on ONE on 1 October after strong global engagement. The launch includes Hot Time, launch gifts, Growth Support and a 28-day login event, with some rewards limited to characters at level 100 or below.
ArcheAge S Rebuilds Its Economy Around Freedom and Conflict
Kakao Games has revealed ArcheAge S: Strait of Freedom, an MMORPG with classless progression, personal housing and a rebuilt economy. The changes aim to avoid the scarcity and pay-to-win problems that damaged the original ArcheAge.
Crystal Saga Nova launches on Android today
Crystal Saga Nova is now available on Google Play in nine regions. The Android MMORPG brings back Vidalia with five classes, deep pet progression and launch events.
Loftia Sets Its November Early Access Date on PC and Mac
Qloud Games will release Loftia in Early Access on PC and Mac on 3 November 2026. The cooperative life sim arrives after major community testing, with a launch discount on Steam and Epic Games Store.
Blizzard rejects WoW 2 as World of Warcraft Forever becomes the new standard
Blizzard has confirmed it will not develop a WoW 2, instead doubling down on World of Warcraft Forever and its long-evolved engine. The studio says the risk of abandoning its 25-year-old infrastructure outweighs the appeal of a true sequel
World of Warcraft Forever launches as third permanent WoW experience in 2026
Blizzard has officially announced World of Warcraft Forever, a standalone WoW experience launching 4 November 2026 with new zones, dungeons, raids and the Skyborne race, included with any active subscription for PC and Mac
Warframe Iceblade of Narin update brings six-player squads and Tau event
Digital Extremes has detailed major free updates for Warframe and Soulframe this autumn, including a new Warframe, six-player squad missions, a community event, and fresh content for Soulframe's alpha build
Cinder City sets PC launch with premium price and Q4 alpha window
NC has locked in a premium price and PC-first launch for Cinder City, with the first public alpha scheduled for Q4 2026 and a new demo revealing four-player co-op dungeons and hundreds of concurrent players
Riot Games Faces Doubt as League of Legends MMO Remains in Development
Riot Games has reaffirmed its commitment to the long-awaited League of Legends MMO, but player scepticism is mounting after years of resets, leadership changes and the recent end of support for 2XKO
Myth of Empires: Throne Season 3 launches 3 September with new map
Myth of Empires: Throne Season 3 arrives on 3 September 2026, introducing the Shattered Isles map, new siege weaponry, Legendary Warriors, and a range of gameplay and quality-of-life changes for PC players
The First Descendant Season 4 Update Adds New Story, Dungeon and Features
NEXON has released the Season 4 Episode 1 update for The First Descendant, introducing a new main story, mega dungeon, additional character and weapons, plus balance changes and in-game events
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Launches Day One on Xbox Game Pass and More
Jagex has confirmed RuneScape: Dragonwilds will launch on Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium, and multiple platforms this September, marking the franchise's first standalone console release
Blizzard Removes Mythic L'ura Mount Amid World of Warcraft Ban Wave
Blizzard has launched a new round of bans in World of Warcraft, targeting real-money transactions and removing the rare Mythic L'ura mount from some accounts, including players not directly involved in prohibited activity
Old School Runescape Verifies 99 Fishing Feat Using Only Shrimp and Anchovies
Old School Runescape has officially acknowledged a player who reached level 99 Fishing by catching only shrimp and anchovies, a challenge that required over two years of dedication and more than 4,300 hours of play
Square Enix operating income jumps as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Final Fantasy 14 drive growth
Square Enix has reported a significant rise in operating income for the quarter ending June 2026, citing strong sales of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and increased engagement in Final Fantasy 14 ahead of the Evercold expansion
RuneScape U-turns on One-Time-Use Microtransactions After Player Pushback
Jagex has reversed its decision to introduce consumable microtransaction cosmetics in RuneScape, moving to a permanent unlock model following immediate negative feedback from the player community
Closers Opens Global Server Pre-Registration With Max-Level Rewards
Papaya Play has launched global pre-registration for a new Closers server, offering instant max-level progression, exclusive costumes and community events ahead of the relaunch for both new and returning players
SEED Early Access Launches: Build Persistent Societies on a New Planet
Klang has launched SEED in Early Access, offering a persistent MMO simulation where players create autonomous Seedlings and shape societies on a newly colonised world, with systems inspired by RimWorld and The Sims
Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft Expansion Brings Azeroth to Tabletop
Wizards of the Coast has officially revealed Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft, a major crossover expansion that introduces every playable WOW species and class to the tabletop, with early access and full release dates now confirmed
Black Desert adds Agent class and HYPERBOOST with major roadmap update
Pearl Abyss has released the Agent class for Black Desert, introduced the HYPERBOOST progression system, and detailed a roadmap including new regions, technical upgrades and family-wide features for the MMORPG
Elder Scrolls Online Delays Major Content to 2027 After Xbox Restructuring
ZeniMax Online Studios has postponed key Elder Scrolls Online updates to 2027 following significant Xbox layoffs and internal changes, but confirms ongoing support and new content for 2026
Afterglow launches on iOS and Android as post-apocalyptic mobile MMORPG
Shadow Council has released Afterglow, a post-apocalyptic sandbox MMORPG for mobile, now available free on iOS and Android. The game targets players seeking meaningful progression and social play without traditional MMO time demands
Final Fantasy 14's Switch 2 Release Demands Nearly Half the Console's Storage
Square Enix has confirmed Final Fantasy 14 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in August, but the MMO's install size will occupy almost half of the console's 256GB internal memory, raising questions about storage management for new players
Final Fantasy 14 Sets Nintendo Switch 2 Launch for August 2026
Square Enix has officially confirmed that Final Fantasy 14 will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on 4 August 2026, with preorders opening soon and a free subscription period planned for the first month
RuneScape Monopoly Special Edition Pre-Orders Open Ahead of October Launch
Jagex has opened pre-orders for the RuneScape special edition of MONOPOLY, letting fans bring Gielinor to the tabletop. The boardgame is available via the official RuneScape Merch Store, with shipping set for October 2026
Jimothy the Raccoon Inspires World of Warcraft and RuneScape Tributes
A viral raccoon named Jimothy has captured the attention of the gaming world, prompting World of Warcraft and Old School RuneScape developers to create in-game tributes, though official support remains unconfirmed