This week, the MMORPGs revolved around Lost Ark and WoW. Both games recently received major updates. Additionally, there was some controversy surrounding EVE Online. We at MeinMMO summarize all the important news of the week.
The highlights of the week:
- Lost Ark received its first major patch in the West. This included, among other things, a raid for 8 players who cannot play together. Additionally, the developers promised further relaxations of the genderlock and new clothing that is not supposed to be so revealing.
- In WoW, Patch 9.2 brings positive news. On one hand, there are easier ways to obtain the best items, and on the other, the game is currently enjoying great popularity on Twitch.
The controversy of the week: In EVE Online, a new package was sold for real money that included an upgraded ship. Many players see it as pay-to-win and a line crossed by the developers.
The discussions of the week: ESO receives some combat changes with the new DLC. MeinMMO author Melli is not happy with this and does not recognize her MMORPG anymore.
One Month of Lost Ark and the March Patch for New World
What happened with the big MMORPGs:
- In WoW, the finale of Shadowlands was shown. Cortyn thinks the end of the Jailer is really good. Additionally, the developers revealed when info about the next expansion will finally be released.
- Lost Ark is celebrating its first month since release and we have summarized everything important about the current status.
- ESO will receive the new DLC Ascending Tides on March 14. MeinMMO editor Jürgen Horn was able to already try it out and gives insight into a new dungeon.
- Guild Wars 2 announced a nerf for the major meta-event of the new expansion End of Dragons. Among other things, you will now be able to obtain the Siege Turtle through other means (via GW2).
- Black Desert has detailed the upcoming winter expansion. It will be released on April 6 and will bring four new areas (via BDO).
What happened with the small MMORPGs:
- New World announced a new weapon, the Thunder Rifle, for the March patch. There were also further adjustments on the PTR, where among other things, the number of participants in wars will simply be reduced.
- SWTOR announced adjustments to the weekly missions and the Flashpoints (via SWTOR).
- SUN Online was shut down in 2018 and is now back with classic servers (via MMORPG.org.pl).
What happened with the MMORPGs in development:
- With Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore, we presented a new MMORPG that aims to remind players of classic games like RuneScape and will begin an open beta on Steam in 2022.
- Into the Echo is a new MMORPG in the Unreal Engine 5. Alpha tests were originally scheduled to start in early March, but due to the conflict in Ukraine, the start has been postponed to April (via Twitter).
- The sandbox MMORPG Past Fate announced better enemies, group features, and an overhaul of the guilds (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.
