The past week brought a mix of launches and content updates across the MMORPG landscape. Players saw a major new title enter the scene, while others received new expansions and raids. There were also adjustments to release schedules for upcoming content, keeping players on their toes.

AION 2 Officially Launches Globally

NC's free-to-play MMORPG, AION 2, has officially launched worldwide after a five-day early access period. The game has already attracted 300,000 players since its release.

Source: MMORPG.com · Oct 5, 2026

Lord of the Rings Online Expansion Delayed

The upcoming Wolves of Mordor expansion for Lord of the Rings Online has been pushed back by one week. The new launch date is now October 28th, instead of the previously announced October 21st. Pre-order packages for the expansion have also been updated.

Source: Massively Overpowered · Oct 6, 2026

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EverQuest II Expansion Prelude Now Live

The prelude to EverQuest II's annual expansion, titled 'Paths to Sedition', is now available. Players can explore new zones, quests, and rewards as they investigate mysterious plots.

Source: MMORPG.com · Oct 7, 2026

Old School RuneScape Reveals New Raid Details

Details about Old School RuneScape's upcoming raid, The Fractured Archive, have been released. The raid is set to launch later this month, on October 20th.

Source: MMORPG.com · Oct 9, 2026

Indie MMOs See New Content

This week, the indie MMO scene saw Monsters & Memories enter Early Access. Additionally, Foxhole received Update 67, and Broken Ranks introduced upgrades for guilds.

Source: MMORPG.com · Oct 5, 2026

RuneScape API Plugin Hub Enters Beta

The API Plugin Hub for RuneScape has entered its beta phase. This feature, announced earlier in the year, aims to bring plugins to the game.

Source: RuneScape (official) · RuneScape · Oct 6, 2026

Albion Online Offers Vanity Sale

Albion Online is holding a sale on select vanity items, offering a 33% discount. The sale includes various infernal-themed wardrobes and mount skins, and will run until October 12.

Source: Albion Online (Steam news) · Albion Online · Oct 9, 2026

Dune: Awakening Releases Hotfix

Dune: Awakening received a hotfix patch, version 1.5.3.7. The update addresses issues where players could get stuck in certain locations within the game world.

Source: Dune: Awakening (Steam news) · Dune: Awakening · Oct 9, 2026

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Looking ahead

As we look ahead, players can anticipate the launch of Old School RuneScape's new raid and the delayed release of Lord of the Rings Online's expansion. We'll be watching for further developments and any new announcements from across the MMORPG world.