The MMORPG Daily Drop - Your Daily MMORPG News Recap
Big news today in the MMO realm with Afterglow, a new indie mobile post‑apocalyptic MMO, has entered closed alpha. RuneScape storyline finales are approaching, and World of Warcraft offers a deep-dive into its upcoming Eco‑Dome Al’dani dungeon. Plus, Dungeons & Dragons Online, BitCraft, and New World all roll out thoughtful enhancements. Let’s jump in!
Soulframe Demo Shines at Tennocon with Fluid Combat and Bromius Boss Battle
Tennocon 2025 was packed with action, but Soulframe stole the show with a dynamic live demo featuring spell-slinging, dual daggers, and a haunting boss fight against the corrupted beast Bromius. The combat system, now visibly more refined, combines ranged casting, parries, and melee transitions with stunning fluidity. Inspired by medieval martial arts manuals, the game now lets players mix offensive and defensive pacts to craft a bespoke fighting style.
Players were also treated to a glimpse of new customization with eight unique hairstyles, and the powerful choral soundtrack gave the entire boss encounter a cinematic weight. Preludes is open to everyone right now but only until July 22, so sign up if you want in on the early experience.
AdventureQuest 3D Reboots with Mossmere Saga & New Endgame Armor Path
AdventureQuest 3D is undergoing its biggest transformation yet. This week marks the start of the Mossmere Saga, a full reboot of the game’s story designed as a complete entry point for new and returning players. Unlike previous sagas, Mossmere launches in full, with a new tutorial, lore, and revamped mechanics to guide players into the world of Lore.
Meanwhile, AQ3D is launching its first Heroic Essence Armor Set, marking a new path for high-end PvE progression. Earned by completing endgame challenges and collecting Heroic Essence, this armor complements boss hunting with layered progression to reduce RNG frustration. Even more exciting, PvP-exclusive Heroic Armor Sets are on the way, with the first variant arriving soon after this release.
Future sagas like Greenguard will continue this trend with chapter-based storytelling and regular updates. It’s a full evolution for AQ3D, signalling a bold new chapter for the game.
Lost Ark’s Paradise Progression Update Arrives July 23
The Lost Ark team is preparing to launch its most content-packed update yet on July 23. Headlining the patch is the Paradise progression system, introducing three core activities: Elysian (mob wave battles), Crucible (1v1 boss fights), and Hell (a roguelike 100-floor dungeon). These systems interlink, offering new power spikes, fusion materials, and character-bound rewards.
Alongside Paradise, there’s a new gold balance overhaul: some raids will yield less gold, while solo and casual content will see better rewards. The Summer Player Gift includes a free Legendary Skin, and the Valkyrie Advanced Class launches next month, just in time for players who want to combine the new class with the current progression events.
RuneScape to Test Cosmetic-Free Servers Next Week
In an unexpected twist, Jagex will soon launch a “cosmetic-free” experiment on select RuneScape servers from July 28 through September 30. All visual cosmetics, overrides, pets, animations, and icons will be hidden on these worlds. The goal is to gather player feedback on how the game feels without monetized visual clutter and inform potential future visual toggle features. The devs assure fans this isn’t a permanent shift, but part of a larger exploration of RuneScape’s future aesthetic direction.
Throne and Liberty’s Summer Splash Mode Starts July 24
Throne and Liberty will launch a limited-time summer event on July 24 with its new Splash Bash 6v6 PvP mode. Compete in an aquatic-themed arena, defeat Beach Party Gigantrites, and earn Splash Coins to unlock unique seasonal cosmetics, Growthstones, morphs, and resources. The event runs through August 13, with a dedicated event pass offering even more rewards.
OSRS Breaks Records with 200K Concurrent Players
Old School RuneScape is on fire, breaking its all-time concurrency record with over 200,000 players online on Sunday night. The surge comes with expanded marketing efforts and major content momentum. While the influx caused some brief server strain, Jagex is celebrating the milestone and working to reinforce performance. For a 20-year-old game, OSRS continues to prove that MMO veterans still dominate the genre.
Final Fantasy XIV Will Drop Windows 10 Support in October
Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV will end official support for Windows 10 on October 14, aligning with Microsoft’s OS retirement. While the game may still function, support for related issues will cease, and players are advised to upgrade to Windows 11 or newer to avoid complications.
Darkpaw Games Launches EQ Extra Life Campaign
The 2025 EverQuest and EQ2 Extra Life charity campaign is now live! Players can earn in-game incentives and help support children’s hospitals by joining the Darkpaw “Super Team.” Rewards scale from XP boosts to exclusive mounts, and the fundraiser runs through November. Individual donors can also unlock unique cosmetics and titles.
Quick Hits
- Monsters and Memories opens Community Alpha Test on July 23.
- Eldramoor closes in on $160K with just 3 days left on Kickstarter.
- Ethyrial adds a new nature-themed zone with 5 new monsters.
- Past Fate’s alpha patch adds vendor selling and AI tweaks.
- Realm of the Mad God launches Season 22 Part 2.
- Strategy MMO Lionhearts wraps Kickstarter at $160K raised.
