Albion Online launches Dragonfire with Ancient Lands and a 20-player raid
Dragonfire is live with Ancient Lands, dragons, Dragon Sanctuary, Azaryon, new rewards and Twitch/creator campaigns.
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Albion Online launches Dragonfire with Ancient Lands and a 20-player raid
Dragonfire is live with Ancient Lands, dragons, Dragon Sanctuary, Azaryon, new rewards and Twitch/creator campaigns.
Read articleMIR4 schedules September 1 update with a dedicated South America window
South America maintenance starts at 8 PM on Aug 31 and brings Portal, Epithet, Boosting World and Mission Tag improvements.
Read articleDungeon Fighter Online gets Season 10 Act 2: Apocalypse on September 1
September 1 maintenance delivers Apocalypse, Blade of Doom, Digming’s Secret Nest, Mileage Shop updates and fixes.
Read articleVoidFrontier starts its first Closed Alpha wave on September 1
The browser-based sci-fi MMORPG is accepting access requests for its first Closed Alpha wave.
Read articleArdem begins its Closed Playtest in small waves this Monday
The online survival RPG begins closed testing on Aug 31; the studio expects only a few hundred players on day one and a public test on Oct 15.
Read articleHeroic Legends relaunches worldwide on September 5 with an open press kit
The classic mobile MMO returns F2P on iOS and Android, with pre-registration and coverage-ready images/trailer.
Read articleGate to Heavens reopens on September 4 with everyone starting from zero
The classic Korean MMORPG announces one server for Sep 4 at 20:00 GMT, free to play, no wipes and using the 2003 client.
Read articleLost Ark completes first merge phase after more than 24 hours of maintenance
Servers reopened after lengthy maintenance; NA required another short outage and phase two remains scheduled for Sep 2.
Read articleCrimson Moon launches September 1 with online co-op and Brazilian Portuguese
ProbablyMonsters' action RPG costs US$19.99, supports two-player online co-op and includes Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish text.
Read articleThe Quinfall adds Party Mark, infinite Master Levels and improved PvE rewards
Patch 1.2.0.3 expands party communication, profession progression beyond level 100 and Party Mob zone rewards.
Read articleLegend of YMIR updates Inter-Server matchmaking tonight on SA servers
SA maintenance runs from 8 PM to 11:30 PM on Aug 31, focusing on inter-server matching and stability.
Read articleDrakantos completes its Auction House and targets Early Access with no more tests
The devlog details ability aiming, gamepad work, relics, marketplace, custom PvP, two maps and full focus on Early Access.
Read articleProject Ascension team announces an original MMO and plans an opt-in alpha
After the emulated realms shut down, the team says accounts, launcher and credits will carry into a new MMO called Ascension.
Read articleDune: Awakening says its audience is 80% PvE and promises more structured PvP later
Joel Bylos says open PvE/PvP mixing did not work as hoped and cites faction PvP as a future direction after console release.
Read articleGuild Wars 1 gets the new Purveyor merchant and a broad balance pass
The classic online RPG gained account-bundle access through a new merchant and PvE/PvP changes aimed at build diversity and outliers.
Read articleKitaria Fables 2 closed-beta applications close September 4
The Steam test runs Sep 7–21, includes about 60% of the game and roughly 10 hours, but is English-only and prohibits streaming.
Read articleArkheron sets crossplay beta for PC, Xbox and PlayStation on Sep 25
The waitlist is open; previous beta players will receive invites and newcomers can request access.
Read articleAlbion Online starts a six-week Royal Hunt for creators and communities
Creators form guilds, complete missions and unlock giveaways, including real-silver Dragon Coins.
Read articleWarframe opens the final Dog Days stage on September 3
The Pluto Sabotage mission runs Sep 3–7 with 175 Nakak Pearls, 50,000 Credits and a Double Affinity weekend.
Read articleOnce Human posts new 3.0.4 fixes and unifies console, PC and mobile fix notes
The Aug 31 notice begins unified cross-platform fix reporting and addresses cosmetic and other bugs.
Read articleBlack Desert SA enters the first full week of its new Guild League and Great Ocean Hot Time
The revamped league cuts matches to 12 minutes while Sailing/Barter receive bonuses and missions into September.
Read articleNTE starts Gold Clash on Aug 31 in its Version 1.3 event calendar
Gold Clash grants 2x Fons efficiency in Pink Paws Heist through Sep 14 alongside other Version 1.3 events.
Read articleDFO introduces Avatar Presets and sells slot expansion for 150 CERA
The system arrives Sep 1; characters may receive up to three converted extra slots and buy expansions up to ten slots.
Read articleMIR4 starts Yellow Dragon Wayfarer with Raid badges through Sep 14
Raids, Boss Raids and Hell Raids grant badges for crafting, with a daily cap and additional shop products.
Read articleScreeps: World opens Season #11 on September 1 with a fresh seasonal world
Everyone starts at GCL 1/GPL 0 and 100 CPU; the season uses finite Thorium and runs through Nov 1.
Read articleLOTRO switches to Legendary Items Reward Track Season 19 on Sep 2
Season 18 ends at 9:59 AM ET on Sep 2 and Season 19 begins at 10 AM, running through Dec 2.
Read articleLOTRO opens the Hard Tack Crafting Event on Sep 1 while Farmers Faire continues
Hard Tack runs Sep 1–8; Farmers Faire and the Curator also remain active through Sep 8.
Read articleDDO keeps free THESLAYER coupon and discounts through September 3
The coupon grants a Greater Slayer Count Boost, while the store discounts Raid Bypass, selected tomes and Wish for Memories by 25%.
Read articleAlbion launches Season 34 bundles at US$69.95 and US$119.95
The bundles run through Sep 21 with 90 days of Premium, Gold, Learning Points and Dragon Hunter vanity.
Read articleIdle Champions marks nine years with Caramon, free rewards and a Bastion system preview
The week includes a Sep 1 AMA, anniversary/Highharvestide on Sep 2 and Sep 3 Dev Insights with PC Bastion beta news.
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AION 2 gets a global release date
PC launch on October 5, including South America, with a scale test on September 17–18.
Read articlePath of Exile 2 leaves Early Access in December
The free 1.0 release arrives December 11 with the complete campaign and the Duelist class.
Read articlePath of Exile 2 gets Forbidden Rites on September 4
The league adds blood tribute, Trial of Chaos changes and more endgame content.
Read articleWestern Lost Ark is reduced to five servers
The merger cuts twelve servers down to five during the Amazon-to-Smilegate transition.
Read articleOnce Human launches on PS5 and Xbox Series
Free console release with cross-play, shared progression, Portuguese and South American coverage.
Read articleAnanta confirms its global January launch
The urban RPG launches January 15, 2027 on PC, PS5 and mobile.
Read articleSea of Remnants schedules a December closed beta
NetEase showed turn-based combat, naval battles and roguelike systems.
Read articleSquadron 42 is delayed to 2027
Cloud Imperium moved the release window to the second quarter of 2027.
Read articlePalia starts selling storage expansion
The premium convenience sparked criticism and debate over the previous cosmetics promise.
Read articleVampir opens global pre-registration
The gothic PC and mobile MMORPG will support cross-platform play; no date yet.
Read articleDune: Awakening confirms console cross-play
The feature will arrive after launch; Filmic Archive DLC releases September 22.
Read articleGuild Wars 3 introduces its playable Asura
ArenaNet showed the taller and furrier ancestors of Guild Wars 2’s Asura.
Read articleWolcen 2 is announced at gamescom
The ARPG sequel was revealed without a release date.
Read articleThrone and Liberty launches Snowsoul weapons
The August update adds new weapons and achievements tied to Nix.
Read articleStar Citizen releases Alpha 4.10
Siege of Orison returns alongside a new ship and nearly 500 reported fixes.
Read articlePetit Planet gets a release window
HoYoverse’s online social sim is expected during winter 2026–2027.
Read articleHoYoverse reveals co-op RPG Nodusfall
The project was shown without detailed dates, platforms or monetization.
Read articleNCsoft introduces Like or Die
The new multiplayer title appeared in a trailer, with no full schedule yet.
Read articleCinder City gets a new showcase
NCsoft’s online shooter, formerly Project LLL, received new gameplay material.
Read articleEVE Online begins a major code migration
CCP is modernizing components of a technology base more than two decades old.
Read articleThe Division 2 announces Echoes of Central Park
The DLC was unveiled alongside plans for cross-play in November.
Read articleGuild Wars 2 shows Code of Creation rewards
New material highlights rewards from the raid and Convergence.
Read articleGuild Wars 2 celebrates 14 years
ArenaNet began anniversary gifts and celebrations.
Read articleEverQuest II launches Revelations of Malice
Update GU132 arrived after an August beta period.
Read articleUltima Online prepares Publish 124
The classic MMO advances a new publish and seasonal festival.
Read articleEverQuest Legends revamps Unrest
The alternate version detailed a revamp of the classic zone.
Read articleStar Trek Online schedules a September 8 showcase
The broadcast will focus on the MMORPG’s future.
Read articleProject Ascension shuts down
The unofficial World of Warcraft-inspired server announced its shutdown.
Read articleStars Reach fixes homesteads and marketplace issues
The hotfix addresses missing homesteads, listings and stability.
Read articleEverwind unveils Winds of Creation & Beyond
The Early Access sandbox revealed its next major update.
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