Umamusume: Pretty Derby, one of the most popular and successful mobile games in Japan, launched today in English on both mobile and Steam. The game is developed and published by Cygames, the same studio behind Shadowverse. It originally launched back in 2021 and made its way to Western audiences today. The game's Steam launch is off to a strong start, [...]
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Chrono Odyssey launched their closed beta test on Steam yesterday and reached 65,000 concurrent players, which shows enormous market demand for a new MMORPG. While it's not an open beta and will have a wipe, anyone can register and play until the test ends tomorrow, June 22. While this is only a closed beta, I was unimpressed. And I wasn't [...]
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4Story: The Original launched on Steam earlier this week and is a sort of 'classic' version of the 2008 MMORPG. It's not quite a classic version though as it features autoplay and pay2win elements that were introduced years after its original launch. The Steam version peaked at 1,040 players, which is a respectable amount for such an old game. Despite [...]
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MapleStory, Nexon’s long-running 2D side-scrolling MMORPG, has rolled out Part I of its summer Stargazer update in the Global version. This patch introduces a new playable character, Sia Astelle, and launches the Challenger World alongside several in-game events and limited-time rewards. The update marks a notable crossover between MapleStory’s mobile and PC versions, reflecting ongoing trends in the MMORPG space [...]
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NetEase Games has announced a new project, Sea of Remnants, during the June 2025 PlayStation State of Play. Developed by Joker Studio, the game is set to release in 2026 for PlayStation 5, PC (Steam), iOS, and Android. This upcoming title combines open-world exploration with turn-based and real-time combat, inviting players into an expansive seafaring RPG world. Based on the [...]
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Aniimo, an upcoming free-to-play open world action RPG, was officially revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase. Slated for release in 2026, Aniimo is being developed by Pawprint Studio and will be available on Xbox Series X & S, PC, and mobile platforms. The game is published by Kingsglory, a new label from FunPlus focused on cross-platform titles. Aniimo aims to [...]
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Dune: Awakening, the open world multiplayer survival game based on Frank Herbert's iconic science fiction universe, is now live for those who picked up the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition ahead of its official launch. Players who have pre-purchased these editions can begin exploring the harsh deserts of Arrakis before the game's full release on June 10, with pre-loading available now [...]
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Chrono Odyssey, an upcoming MMORPG from Kakao Games and Chrono Studio, is gearing up for its first closed beta test, set to run June 20–22, 2025, exclusively via Steam. The announcement was made during this year's Summer Game Fest, alongside a new cinematic and gameplay trailer that delves further into the game’s dark, time-bending universe. This beta will give PC [...]
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Blade & Soul NEO, the reimagined classic version of NCSoft's martial arts MMORPG, launches on Steam on June 4. Originally released exclusively on PURPLE in February, this version of the game aims to modernize the 2012 Korean fantasy title with enhanced visuals and streamlined mechanics. It's not quite a classic server, but is classic-like. For context, Blade & Soul gained [...]
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Illarion launched their May update earlier this month which introduced several new features like new magic runes and housing features. This is a game few have heard about. It's originally from 1999 and lives on today as an open-source free to play MMORPG. While the older visuals may be a turn off for many, fans of classic MMOs may find [...]
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