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Honkai: Star Rail is set to launch its Version 3.4 update, "For the Sun is Set to Die," on July 2, 2025. This update introduces a range of new content, including fresh playable characters, story developments, and a notable collaboration with Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]. The turn-based RPG from HoYoverse continues to expand its universe, following the Trailblazer and [...]
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Final Fantasy XIV is preparing for its next major content update, as Patch 7.3, titled The Promise of Tomorrow, is set for release in early August 2025. The announcement came during the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast, where game director Naoki Yoshida shared a first look at what players can expect from the upcoming patch. New Main Scenario [...]
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RIFT, the long-running fantasy MMORPG, is about to see its first significant update in over two years. Gamigo is preparing to roll out a fresh patch on June 24, marking the game’s most notable development since May 2022. This move comes as a surprise for fans who have grown accustomed to the game’s maintenance-mode status, with only minimal bug fixes [...]
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Throne and Liberty, the fantasy MMORPG from NCSoft and Amazon Games, is gearing up for a significant update focused on performance improvements and new PvP content. During the latest Tico Talks episode, the Globalization Design Manager, Tico, outlined several upcoming changes that aim to address player concerns and expand gameplay options. Performance has been a sticking point for many players [...]
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Dungeons & Dragons Online (DDO) has rolled out Update 74, bringing some notable changes to the long-running fantasy MMO. Alongside the update, developer Standing Stone Games has opened preorders for its next major expansion, The Chill of Ravenloft. This latest expansion draws on the gothic horror of Ravenloft, a classic D&D setting known for its dark atmosphere and vampire lore. [...]
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NC America has released an eight-minute gameplay video for its upcoming title, Blade & Soul Heroes, offering a deeper look into the game’s distinctive mechanics and world. First shown at Summer Game Fest and IGN LIVE, the footage highlights how this free-to-play collectible action MMORPG combines real-time action with turn-based strategy. Blade & Soul Heroes is a new entry in [...]
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Chrono Odyssey, the upcoming MMORPG from developer Chrono Studio and publisher Kakao Games, is preparing for its first closed beta on PC. The game, which has generated interest for its time-manipulation mechanics and ambitious world design, will be accessible to players via Steam for a limited period between June 20-22. A new gameplay trailer has also been released, offering a [...]
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4Story: The Original launched on Steam earlier this week and is a sort of 'classic' version of the 2008 MMORPG. It's not quite a classic version though as it features autoplay and pay2win elements that were introduced years after its original launch. The Steam version peaked at 1,040 players, which is a respectable amount for such an old game. Despite [...]
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MapleStory, Nexon’s long-running 2D side-scrolling MMORPG, has rolled out Part I of its summer Stargazer update in the Global version. This patch introduces a new playable character, Sia Astelle, and launches the Challenger World alongside several in-game events and limited-time rewards. The update marks a notable crossover between MapleStory’s mobile and PC versions, reflecting ongoing trends in the MMORPG space [...]
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Wizard101, the long-running MMO known for its magical school adventures, has rolled out a major new challenge for veteran players. The latest update adds “The Ghastly Conspiracy,” marking the game’s first-ever eight-person raid. This content is now available for PC users through Steam and the official Wizard101 website, giving players a new reason to revisit the world of The Spiral. [...]
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