From July 26 to August 1, 2021, things were heating up in New World, but there is also a lot of news regarding Guild Wars 2 and Final Fantasy XIV. Likewise, there is a scandal at Blizzard. As always, find out the most important MMORPG news of the week here in our summary on MeinMMO.
This week’s highlights:
- The End of Dragons expansion was finally presented for Guild Wars 2.
- The latest WoW cinematic is being heavily criticized and receives 80 percent negative ratings.
- Twitch pro Shroud is excited about New World and firmly believes in its success, even saying that all MMOs should learn from its endgame.
The controversy of the week: The ongoing scandal at Blizzard is heating up the gamers’ sentiments. Therefore, our editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski analyzed the situation in a column and wonders how Blizzard could handle this so terribly wrong.
The discussion of the week: New World is also dominating the discussions right now. The streamer Asmongold complains that the game is not ready for release, even though he plays it daily.
New World is more sought after than ever
This week in major MMORPGs:
- New World dominates this week at MeinMMO and we have numerous articles, including 10 tips for starting the game, feedback on the beta, a tier list for weapons in the game, a guide to fibers, tips for the transition from WoW to New World, information on dungeons and attributes as well as builds for tanks. Additionally, we explain fast travel and fishing and show you how to take down Ambrose and Alastor. There’s also something to laugh about, as the banned cow-milker strikes again.
- In WoW, not much has happened this week thanks to the strike at Blizzard, but at least you can farm anima well. Also, WoW Classic was cheating on drop rates.
- In Final Fantasy XIV, things are happening with Asmongold. He is betting $50,000 on a wager. Other streamers are amazed by the friendly community in the game.
- ESO shows the new dungeons (via MassivelyOP)
- SOLO got a raid (via MassivelyOP)
- EVE Online gets a new update Grand Heist (via MassivelyOP)
This week in smaller MMORPGs:
- Maple Story M celebrates its third anniversary (via MassivelyOP)
- Lineage 2 gets a new pet system (via MassivelyOP)
- SWTOR tests a new combat style for Jedi Sentinels (via MassivelyOP)
- Crowfall is testing the “The Shadow” update (via MassivelyOP)
- Albion Online adjusts weapon skills (via MassivelyOP)
- Gold sellers are currently thriving in Runescape in Venezuela (via MassivelyOP)
- Everquest 2 is celebrating Tinkerfest 2021 (via MassivelyOP)
- Neverwinter received a big update with a new bard class (via MassivelyOP)
This week in MMORPGs under development:
- The upcoming MMORPG Elyon removes a controversial pay-to-win feature and is coming sooner than expected.
- The planned Kickstarter MMORPG Pathfinder is, on the other hand, completely dead.
- The promising Crimson Desert is delayed until 2022.
- In Lost Ark, the developers are cracking down on cheaters.
- Bless Unleashed offers founder packs (via MassivelyOP)
- The Kickstarter MMORPG Wagadu Chronicles introduces a new region (via MassivelyOP)
- Blade & Soul 2 will launch soon in Korea (via MassivelyOP)
These were the news of the current week from the vast world of MMORPGs at a glance. What was your personal highlight this time? Or did you experience something exciting this week? Or perhaps we forgot something important? Let us know in the comments.
