Over 30 MMORPGs are currently aiming for a 2026 release, from confirmed early access launches to ambitious sandbox projects, VR MMOs, and long-running games that may finally surface. This article breaks down every upcoming MMORPG worth watching in 2026, separating what’s close, what’s uncertain, and what may never release.
A complete Old School RuneScape Defence Pure guide covering everything you need to know about building a 99 Defence account. This page breaks down Defence-only training mechanics, optimal XP methods, best-in-slot gear progression, F2P and members strategies, questing considerations, and the unique strengths and limitations of Defence Pures in both PvM and PvP.
Old School RuneScape prepares for record traffic with new servers ahead of The Final Dawn, while RuneScape disables lockboxes. Throne & Liberty unveils housing and battlegrounds for September, New World discusses endgame changes, Pirate101’s next update enters testing, and more from Brighter Shores and RIFT.
Old School RuneScape previews Final Dawn’s AFK crab, Doom boss, and fletching; Tibia adds 400+ weapon skill trees; Black Desert Mobile unveils the Seonin class and PvPvE zones; Project Ghost shares building contraptions for blue zones; and ESO’s Whitestrake’s Mayhem returns this week.
Big news today as Soulframe delivers a cinematic gameplay demo from Tennocon 2025, Lost Ark outlines its massive July 23rd Paradise update, and RuneScape trials cosmetic-free servers. Plus, AdventureQuest 3D announces the Mossmere Saga reboot and new endgame Heroic Essence gear. Catch all the top MMO headlines inside.
Afterglow enters closed alpha, offering a fresh mobile sandbox with an ’80s flair, RuneScape final Desert quest chapters hitting next month. WoW previews dive deep into Ghosts of K’aresh, BitCraft enhances tool progression, New World amps up its summer festivities, and D&D Online finally transitions to 64-bit servers.
Lost Ark sets a July 23 release for its new Paradise progression system, Pantheon delivers the toughest boss yet in its Ashbreathers finale, Mortal Online 2 revamps combat, and one EverQuest emulator returns under official agreement. Plus: MapleStory x Dave the Diver, RavenQuest updates, and more.
Guild Wars 2 announces Visions of Eternity, its next expansion arriving this October. Plus, new BitCraft roadmap details, World of Warcraft’s Gamescom plans, Blade & Soul Heroes’ pre-launch events, and more in today’s MMORPG news round-up.
Albion Online kicks off its 8th anniversary with statue-smashing world bosses and reflections on its acclaimed PvP overhaul. Classic side-scroller WonderKing is being revived globally after 13 years offline, while Wizard101 drops a major Aquila update featuring challenge dungeons, new gear, and spells. Meanwhile, Architect: Land of Exile debuts its first teaser and confirms a 2025 release window. We also dive into Eterspire’s main story expansion, Loftia’s post-alpha development updates, and a cancelled Bethesda MMO linked to Fallout 5. All that and more in today’s MMORPG news roundup.
Today’s MMORPG News features Guild Wars 2 finally adding Janthir Wilds voiceovers, Mabinogi’s explosive new Arcana talents, LOTRO’s 2025 roadmap, and a deep behind-the-scenes look at The Starlight. We also check in on MapleStory’s Dave the Diver crossover, New World’s PlayStation Plus debut, and more.