The week from March 22 to March 28 was quite calm in the world of MMORPGs. We have highlighted two cool features for you and summarized what else was important.
The highlights of the week: New World has announced improvements to its quest system. Previously, they were considered very boring and uncreative:
- You were always killing enemies and collecting items there
- A backstory was mostly missing
- The enemies were usually always the same
Now the developers promise improvement, especially regarding story and variety.
Also, WoW Burning Crusade Classic has launched its beta, so you can play up to level 64 for now, with more content coming gradually. The spots in the beta are highly coveted and not every player who wanted to participate gained access. However, you can still register and secure one of the slots.
The most curious event of the week: In the Free2Play MMORPG Riders of Icarus, a player spent almost 8000 hours. However, he ultimately does not identify as a fan and writes a downright scathing review of the MMORPG on Steam.
The MMORPG controversy of the week: This week, the discussion about so-called boosting in WoW was definitely in the spotlight. The post that a streamer is getting boosted received 147 comments and opinions are divided. We have summarized the discussion for you in a survey on whether boosting should be allowed or banned.
What else happened?
This week in the major MMORPGs:
- ESO You can learn more about the new chapter Blackwood in a live stream on March 31, we have summarized the info for you. Additionally, the birthday event for ESO’s 7th anniversary is starting soon, which allows you to secure a 100% bonus on experience.
- WoW has buffed the damage of the three classes Hunter, Monk, and Warlock with a hotfix. This reverses previous damage reductions for the Hunter and Monk.
- A new bonus event has started in Guild Wars 2, focusing on the Olmakhan people. Learn more about it on Guildnews.de.
- Regarding Final Fantasy XIV, Square Enix plans to release the game for the next-gen console. A beta on the PlayStation 5 is scheduled to begin on April 13. (via gamesradar)
What happened in the smaller MMORPGs:
- Oldschool RuneScape has an innovative idea on how to make fishing more exciting. You will soon face a boss while catching fish.
- Some new features have been announced for Bless Unleashed. Soon, there will be improvements to balancing in dungeons and a better quest flow. (via massivelyop)
- Kingdom Under Fire 2 was considered the most expensive MMORPG from Korea ever. In 2019, it was still quite popular on Steam, but now it is dying.
- In Wild Terra 2, you can now brew your own alcohol and get festively drunk. This feature was introduced with the latest patch on March 25. (via massivelyop)
What happened with MMORPGs in development:
- For Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, initial information about an alpha has been revealed. However, there is no exact date yet. (via massivelyop)
- Additionally, there is another death to report. The mobile MMO Final Fantasy XI, announced in 2015, has been canceled before release. (via massivelyop)
That was the news of the week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. Did we forget something important? Let us know in the comments.
