In the week of April 12 to 18, 4 new MMORPGs were announced, and 3 more games announced the start of their beta here in the West. There has probably never been so much good MMORPG news at once here on MeinMMO.
The highlights of the week: 3 MMORPGs have announced the start of their beta in the West:
- Elyon will hold its first Closed Beta from May 6 to 10. Currently, you can still sign up for this beta. Additionally, new details were revealed in an AMA, indicating that the game sounds like a mix of TERA and Black Desert.
- Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis, on the other hand, will start its beta on May 14. You can sign up via the Xbox Insider App (via MassivelyOP).
- Also, the MMORPG Bless Unleashed, which we have already tested on PC, is starting a final beta test. It runs from May 12 to 16 (via MassivelyOP).
In addition, the Chinese developer and publisher Perfect World announced 4 new MMORPGs, 2 of which are set to be released for PC and consoles.
The hot topic of the week: Fans of WoW are eagerly waiting for the upcoming Patch 9.1. However, it is taking its time.
Some players are already mocking the upcoming Patch 9.1. They fear a cliché and a predictable outcome.
The most curious news of the week: This week brought two curious news stories:
- In Guild Wars 1, a weapon was hidden as an Easter egg in 2013 that players were supposed to find. However, it was only this week and with the help of tweets from a developer that the riddle was solved.
- In WoW, on the other hand, there was a happy ending for a player who has wanted an item since 2005. After over 2,000 dungeons, he finally received it.
More on the MMORPG news in the MeinMMO podcast:
Discussions about Patch 9.1 in WoW, new companions for ESO
This was happening this week in the big MMORPGs:
- In WoW, there was a new hotfix that will give you more anima in the future. There are also indications that with Patch 9.1 Sylvanas is becoming even more similar to an old villain.
- In ESO, selected press representatives were already able to play the new expansion Blackwood. We from MeinMMO were also there and tested the new companions in ESO thoroughly.
- Final Fantasy XIV has released the first part of Patch 5.5. We from MeinMMO will reveal where you can find all new mounts and cosmetics from the patch. Additionally, we interviewed a blind player who still plays the MMORPG.
- On April 10, the tournament “The Best of Classes” started in Black Desert. In this, PvP fans compete to see who the strongest player of each class is. The last classes will be played this weekend (via Pearl Abyss).
This is what happened in the smaller MMORPGs:
- In The Lord of the Rings Online, a player reached max level solely through baking. A curious achievement!
- ArcheAge started the Afterlife Festival on April 15. There, there are special activities and many rewards (via ArcheAge).
- Blade & Soul released the new update “Fantastic Feints”. This has brought a new specialization for the Summoner and new events (via Blade & Soul).
Swords of Legends played
This is what happened in the MMORPGs in development:
- We from MeinMMO played the upcoming MMORPG Swords of Legends Online and created a first impression. Additionally, many classes were introduced this week. You can find all information on the thematic page for Swords of Legends.
- In New World, the fourth new weapon since the test in summer 2020 was introduced.
- The head of Ashes of Creation has announced that access for the upcoming Alpha 1 will soon be sold again. However, he also warned players that they will not be playing a finished MMORPG.
- The new MMORPG Corepunk revealed details about PvP and crafting.
- The new MMORPG Elementia was introduced. In it, you must solve puzzles to get the best equipment.
- The creators of ArcheAge presented their new mobile MMORPG Moonlight Sculptor. It will be released in May in 157 countries, including Germany.
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.
