This week, four new MMORPGs were introduced, which are set to launch with us in 2022. Additionally, there was an apology from the developer of Lost Ark, a roadmap from New World, and drama in EVE Online. We have summarized the most important news of the week for you.
The highlights of the week:
- With Throne and Liberty, a new MMORPG for PC and console is coming in 2022, featuring huge boss fights and action-packed combat.
- The former head of Aion is creating a new MMORPG called EGON: Inferna Bellum, which is set to come to us in 2022. It uses the isometric perspective like Lost Ark.
- Tower of Fantasy resembles Genshin Impact as an MMORPG. The first beta is set to start in April, with the release also planned for 2022.
- ArcheWorld is coming in 2022, but it will rely on cryptocurrency.
The controversy of the week: In Lost Ark, there is a discussion about the so-called Dead Zone regarding items. We explained what the Dead Zone is and why a professional finds it less severe than in other regions.
The discussions of the week: Asmongold was crowned “best MMORPG streamer.” He accepted his award in a cluttered room without appearing in person.
An apology from Smilegate and a roadmap for New World
What happened with the major MMORPGs:
- In WoW, everything this week revolved around the World First in the new raid. One boss defeated the best players in the world 1,800 times. Blizzard even responded to the ongoing race and nerfed 6 out of 11 bosses.
- In Lost Ark, players complained about the rapid introduction of new content. Smilegate and Amazon apologized for this and promised generally more materials and a faster release of new classes. Additionally, there was a weekly patch with some compensations for players.
- In ESO, the new DLC Ascending Tide was released this week.
What happened with the smaller MMORPGs:
- New World is bringing a new patch in March that we have already played. Additionally, the big roadmap for 2022 has been released. It includes new dungeons, new weapons, the first area, and PvP arenas.
- In EVE Online, players protested against an item they considered pay-to-win. However, there was the curious situation that the developers themselves promoted this strike in their stream.
- Elyon is expected to receive a new update soon, which will include a 30-player raid (via Elyon).
- The Lord of the Rings Online will soon lift some restrictions for free-to-play players (via MMORPG.org.pl).
What happened with the MMORPGs in development:
- Scars of Honor is a new MMORPG reminiscent of WoW that promises “true free-to-play”.
- With Project E, NCSoft is planning another MMORPG that is supposed to be connected to Throne and Liberty.
- The developer studio behind Corepunk explained in a statement the problems they are facing due to the current Ukraine crisis.
- Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen shared some details about its current development in a new producer letter (via MassivelyOP).
These were the news of the week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. What was your personal highlight? Did you experience something exciting this week? Or did we forget something important? Let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO and discuss with us.
