New reports reveal ZeniMax’s cancelled MMO ‘Blackbird’ was a Destiny-style shooter, Xbox loved it, but it was axed anyway. Plus: EverQuest teases a deadly new expansion, Guild Wars 2 sparks elite spec rumours, and Blue Protocol devs promise a real MMORPG experience.
Zenimax’s long-rumored sci-fi MMORPG is officially cancelled, and studio founder Matt Firor is stepping down. Plus, Bellatores returns from the dead with a new trailer and beta test, Ship of Heroes sets an August release date, and Black Desert’s Wukong class is finally live. Also today: new updates from Corepunk, FFXIV, Eterspire, and more.
Struggling with the final stages of Echoes of Cryptalia: Trials of Kü? This expert strategy guide breaks down the perfect hero setup, best gear choices, and proven combat rotations to dominate all 9 levels, including those brutal last three. Whether you’re new or stuck on Slithzoas and Brickwings, this guide will carry you through.
Today's MMORPG news recap covers Lost Ark’s unique solo-tracking Paradise system launches this July, followed by Valkyrie and Prestige Shop in August; Hytale’s founder aims to breathe life back into the cancelled game; ESO previews aquatic mounts and new dungeons; Trove’s 10-year anniversary bash, the return of WoW’s Greedy Emissary, Eterspire’s major update, and more.
MMORPG News: Albion Online’s Abyssal Depths update redefines PvP and onboarding, SWTOR promises long-awaited story roadmap, City of Titans preps online play, and new seasonal content hits RuneScape and WoW Classic.
Monsters & Memories is a love letter to classic MMORPGs like EverQuest. With retro visuals, deliberate combat, and a focus on community and challenge, this indie project is shaping up to be the nostalgic throwback many old-school MMO fans have been craving.
Black Desert reveals Wukong, PvP zones, and sweeping QOL changes during Heidel Ball, Hytale’s canceled MMO spirals into blame from former devs, and Ashes of Creation Phase 3 teases two races and open alpha. Plus: BitCraft’s first-week stats, Pantheon’s new crafting visuals, and Valhalla MMORPG hits mainnet with full play-to-earn economy.
Today’s roundup includes ESO’s July roadmap with free Scribing access, a huge quality-of-life patch for solo MMO Erenshor, a new PvP-focused dragon mount in Black Desert, and details on Project Ghost’s hand-crafted red zones. Plus: FFXIV players get a FFXI discount, Odin’s elite dungeon arrives, and Broken Ranks prepares a story infiltration update.
In today’s MMORPG news drop: Jagex responds to criticism over Runescape’s monetization, New World revives its Spriggan event, Lost Ark delivers Kazeros Act 3 content and raid nerfs, Embers Adrift unveils a level 50 raid zone, Lordnine begins global pre-registration, and Throne & Liberty teases Spectator Mode with story hints.
I played Chrono Odyssey’s closed beta this weekend and came away unsure. There’s potential here with the story and gathering systems, but poor performance, clunky combat, and lack of polish really dragged things down. Here’s my first impressions after around 5 hours of play.