Das erfolgreichste MMORPG aus Deutschland seit Tibia wird nicht nur hübscher, sondern erobert auch neue Plattform

It is time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in 5 Minutes”. We summarize the most important news about the best genre in the world. You can expect creator drama, a successful German MMORPG on Xbox, the battle for New World, and more.

Highlights of the week:

The end of New World is supposed to happen as early as January 2027. But players’ hopes are resting on a sale. What it takes and how the chances stand is explained by a former developer. In the meantime, further updates for the MMORPG are being released.
World of Warcraft is changing if you continue the campaign starting this week. Midnight is upon Azeroth.
Josh Strife Hayes is considered a smart MMO expert on YouTube and Twitch. For a series of sponsored videos, he had to justify himself to part of his community.
Albion Online is not only receiving a graphics update, but it will also be released on April 21, 2026, for a new platform, namely the Xbox. Thanks to the Free2Play model and cross-progression, you can easily play your existing characters there. All further details regarding the Xbox premiere of the most successful MMORPG from Germany since Tibia can be found on albiononline.com.

What else has happened? A lot of Crimson Desert. The new game from the creators of Black Desert is not an MMORPG, but it has many strengths of its quasi-predecessor – such as in combat system, graphics, and plethora of features. You can find the report from MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz here.

Crimson Desert: Launch trailer shows new bosses, dragon action and the storming of a moving train

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What does the future hold for ESO? We will know soon!

What happened with the major MMORPGs:

The bosses in World of Warcraft were too weak. Therefore, Blizzard corrected it, making dungeons and raids harder, in line with the start of the season.
In World of Warcraft, you can fail at the World First Race – in a funny way. Method 1: Forget to pay the WoW subscription.
A guild has secured one of the coveted first kills in World of Warcraft during the World-First Race. In doing so, they clearly show what they think of Blizzard.
World of Warcraft finally as an animated series. A new video fuels fans’ hopes and brings tears.
A personal Xal’atath in the bedroom – for some fans of World of Warcraft a dream. One could fulfill it for quite a small amount of money. Speaking of which: Priests are currently receiving messages from Xal’atath again.
The worst trinket of all time is a reputation you have to work hard for in World of Warcraft. One trinket is working hard on it.
On March 31, 2026, at 9 PM, the ESO 2026 Seasons Direct will take place, discussing the future of the Elder Scrolls MMORPG. Where? On Twitch! Additionally, from April 2 to April 15, the 2026 game anniversary will be running, with an experience points buff and special rewards. You can find information about the event on elderscrollsonline.com.
Final Fantasy XIV is receiving an increased age rating in Japan with the next patch. This is not due to the battles or the story, it is due to the photos players take of their characters.
The update from March 26 for Black Desert brought improvements to the world map UI, the removal of the Godes Eye weapons, and more. You can find the patch notes at playblackdesert.com.

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