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BitCraft Online finally addresses long-standing stability problems and overhauls mining
Developer Clockwork Labs has addressed long-standing stability issues in the early access MMORPG BitCraft Online, attributing them to hardware provider problems and implementing upgrades. The latest update also overhauls the mining profession with new features and items, and continues the earlier fishing overhaul with new knowledge unlocks and equipment.
Bitcraft’s delayed fishing profession overhaul patch arrives today
Clockwork Labs has delayed the Bitcraft fishing profession overhaul patch by 24 hours due to last-minute bugs discovered before rollout. The patch aims to revamp professions with more engaging activities and diverse rewards, with the fishing update serving as a proof of concept. The new patch is now scheduled to be released today.
MMORPG sandbox BitCrafted adds four new temporary regions and biomes as it celebrates 100K copies sold
Clockwork Labs has released a significant update for their early access MMORPG sandbox, BitCraft, titled 'Uncharted Lands.' This update introduces four new temporary regions and biomes, featuring new resources and challenges, available until August 20th. The patch also includes enhancements to boat and mount speed, new currencies, and additional crafting content, coinciding with the game's announcement of selling 100,000 copies.
Early access sandbox MMORPG BitCraft adds Sagi Bird trips and ranching
The early access sandbox MMORPG BitCraft has received a new patch that introduces Sagi Birds, allowing players to trap, ranch, and breed them for resources like eggs and feathers. The update also includes cosmetic bee mask recolors for all players.
Early access sandbox BitCraft overhauls character movement and fleshes out its cash shop
Early access sandbox MMORPG BitCraft Online has received a new patch, 'Roots and Ruins,' introducing profession dungeons for carpenters and masons. The update also significantly overhauls character movement, including permanent running, road speed bonuses, and an 'RP Walk' mode, alongside new cosmetic items in the cash shop.
BitCraft adds more item unlock quests, seeks reviews, and highlights pre-wipe player settlements
BitCraft has received a new patch adding more item unlock quests, including for an uneven horn mask and goat mount, along with tool unlock details and chat UI updates. Developer Clockwork Labs is encouraging players to leave Steam reviews to improve discovery, with the game currently maintaining an average of around 2,300 concurrent players during its "early access 2" phase.
BitCraft’s early access 2 launch (and $8 price tag) generated its highest concurrency since last fall
BitCraft launched its early access 2 phase with a price tag of $7.99 for the launch week, generating its highest player concurrency since last fall. The update includes revamped quests, account tweaks, new structures, and an overhauled Empire system. Player reviews on Steam remain "mostly positive," with most understanding the nature of an early access sandbox.
MMO Week in Review: The clock strikes Midnight
This week's MMO news roundup covers the early access launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, BitCraft entering its second early access phase, and Gamigo reviving Gloria Victis. The article also touches on layoffs at Corepunk, Discord's postponed age verification rollout, and various updates and issues across numerous other MMO titles.