Unfortunately, there’s bad news about various games such as shut downs, canceled MMOs, Throne & Liberty, Tower of Fantasy, Lost Ark, and FFXIV.

• Cancelled Avatar Reckoning MMO - Good riddance to a mobile-only game
• Valkyof takes over so worker - Game needs to die
• Critica Zero re-released - Nobody cares, let it die
• Final Fantasy 14 free login - Great outfits, great game
• Zenith VR MMO's new version - Co-op may be cool
• Blade and Soul, Lineage 2 on mobile - Cash grab move
• Blade and Soul Neoclassic - Unwanted re-release
• Wave Finder layoffs - Game still not launched, alarming
• Lost Ark anniversary event - Not as much content as PSO2
• Chimera Land shutting down - Absurd and horrible MMO
• Throne & Liberty adding content - Global release date still unknown
• Tower of Fantasy event and character trailer - Plotty character with a ton of plot
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📉 Shutdowns and Cancellations

In the past two weeks, there have been major developments in the MMO genre, including cancellations and shutdowns of some anticipated games.

Avatar Reckoning Shutdown

The cancellation of the Avatar Reckoning mobile exclusive MMO has left the community divided. While some are disappointed, others see it as a positive, given concerns about the game's quality and business model.

Critica Zero Re-Release

Critica Zero, the 11th iteration of the Critica franchise, has been re-released on the Valof platform. Despite this, it has failed to generate much buzz, signaling a waning interest in the game series.

Final Fantasy 14 Free Login Campaign

From February 1st to February 21st, Final Fantasy 14 is holding a free login campaign. This offers eligible players a chance to experience the game for a limited time and marks an opportunity for both new and returning players to explore the world of Eorzea.

Xenith VR MMO's New Version

Zenith VR MMO is set to launch a separate version titled "Zenith Infinite Realms." This new iteration of the game promises procedurally generated action-adventure gameplay with a focus on co-op sessions.

NC Soft's Mobile Platform Expansion

NC Soft has announced plans to bring games like Blade and Soul, Lineage 2, and Ion to mobile platforms through the "purple platform." However, concerns arise about the viability of these PC-oriented games on mobile devices.

Blade and Soul Neo Classic

"Blade and Soul Neo Classic," an updated version of the original game, is in the works. The move to Unreal Engine 4 and enhancements have received mixed responses from the community.

Studio Layoffs and Game Delays

The studio behind "Wave Finder" has laid off staff members and faced challenges with the game's Early Access model. Additionally, "Lost Ark" has delayed its second-anniversary event, while "Chimera Land" prepares for its shutdown.

Throne & Liberty and Tower of Fantasy Updates

"Throne & Liberty" in Korea is set to introduce Co-op dungeons, a dungeon finder, and more content, but a lack of updates on the global release raises questions. Meanwhile, "Tower of Fantasy" continues to offer new events and character updates.