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December 24, 2025

They survived the MMO massacre of 2025, but 2026 is going to be a tense year for WoW and FF14: And for completely different reasons

In 2025, the MMORPG landscape faced significant turmoil with the closure of New World, withdrawal of funding for Greg Street's MMO, cancellation of a ZeniMax title, and the demise of a Warhammer MMO. Despite this, World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14 have remained resilient. Final Fantasy 14 has struggled with design and content delivery, lagging behind competitors like World of Warcraft, which has benefited from Microsoft's acquisition. Creative Studio 3's rigid division between casual and hardcore content has hindered player engagement, while World of Warcraft has successfully implemented variable difficulty. Director Naoki Yoshida is addressing job design issues in an upcoming expansion expected in late 2026 or early 2027. World of Warcraft has seen a resurgence with recent expansions but faces challenges in eliminating combat mods that players rely on. Both games are at a critical juncture, with 2026 expected to be pivotal for their futures.

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November 27, 2025

World of Warcraft: Midnight might be the MMO’s biggest expansion yet, and it’s coming out in March

World of Warcraft's upcoming expansion, Midnight, is set to launch on March 2. It will feature significant updates to combat modifications and the addition of player housing. Players who preorder the expansion will gain early access to player housing. Patch 11.2.7 will be released as a prologue to Midnight, introducing a new storyline and quests. A pre-patch will also be rolled out before the official launch, incorporating class and addon changes. Blizzard announced three expansions at BlizzCon 2023: The War Within, Midnight, and The Last Titan. WoW: Midnight is available for preorder on the Blizzard store.

AppWizard

October 23, 2025

PC Gamer’s Top 100 didn’t have a single MMO in it this year—here are my 3 theories as to why we did that

The top 100 games of 2025 list did not include any MMOs, such as World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy 14, Guild Wars 2, or Elder Scrolls Online. Despite the MMO genre thriving with updates and returning titles like City of Heroes, they require significant time investments, making them less appealing to gamers already engaged in other experiences. The scoring system for the list was updated to prioritize Freshness, which evaluates a game's uniqueness, leading to challenges for MMOs that often follow traditional formulas. As a result, many MMOs received low Freshness scores, contributing to their absence from the list.

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September 22, 2025

‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party’ Game Launches for Console and PC (Gaming News Roundup)

A new video game titled “Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party” has launched, inspired by the Netflix series "Gabby’s Dollhouse," and is available on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. The game invites players to join Gabby and Pandy Paws in preparing for a celebration, featuring a colorful environment with various activities and mini-games. It supports solo play and local co-op mode. The game was released ahead of the theatrical release of “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie” on September 26.

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August 14, 2025

Gamescom 2025 preview: The 6 games we’re most excited to see

Gamescom 2025 will begin on August 19, featuring Geoff Keighley's Opening Night Live and various streams from Xbox and Bethesda. - The Outer Worlds 2 is set for release in October, with a presentation revealing a dystopian setting. - Silent Hill F is anticipated to have a new trailer during Opening Night Live, launching in September and focusing on Japanese horror. - World of Warcraft: Midnight will reveal story elements and features like player housing. - Resident Evil Requiem will offer an exclusive sneak peek during Opening Night Live, allowing players to experience Raccoon City from dual perspectives. - Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable at Nintendo and Xbox booths, with a potential release before the end of 2025.

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July 16, 2025

Guild Wars 2’s sixth expansion is taking players to an island paradise this October, with beachside player housing and a major addition to buildcrafting

ArenaNet has announced the sixth expansion for Guild Wars 2, titled Visions of Eternity, set to launch on October 28. The expansion will introduce a fourth elite specialization for each of the nine classes, enhancing buildcrafting. Players will explore the island of Castora, facing the Inquest faction and enjoying new features such as a beachside Homestead plot, a reworked Skimmer mount, and a legendary aquabreather. A beta for the new elite specs is scheduled for August 20, and subsequent updates will include another raid and additional legendary items. The expansion aims to improve quality of life based on player feedback from the previous expansion.