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Elder Game business and news from across the web.- Project Gorgon’s June update delivered a major Statehelm dungeon and two new skillsProject Gorgon has released a major update introducing the Statehelm Crypt, a new level 100 group dungeon for six players, alongside significant revisions to the Statehelm Sewer and city content. The update also adds two new skills: Shieldwright, which allows crafting of shields, and Magical Roasting, a more niche skill. Additionally, Mastercrafting recipes have been updated with the Mastery Sparks system, and engine upgrades aim to improve performance.
- Make My MMO: Camelot’s early access, Loftia’s beta, Solarpunk’s launchSeveral crowdfunded MMOs have seen recent developments, including Camelot Unchained's early access launch, Loftia's upcoming beta, and Solarpunk's official launch. Other titles like AQ Worlds Infinity, Stars Reach, and My Time at Evershine have also provided updates on their development progress and release windows.
- Project Gorgon teases housing and apartments, says it’s not considering servers merges right nowElder Game is working on new content for Project Gorgon, including environmental art upgrades, a new high-level dungeon, housing systems, and Mac support. The studio is not considering server merges at this time due to technical challenges and concerns about population density, despite a recent drop in player numbers post-launch.
- Make My MMO: Loftia’s cozy beta, Book of Travels’ demiseThis article provides an update on various crowdfunded MMORPGs, noting that Loftia has entered beta while Book of Travels will sunset its MMO version to become a solo offline game. It also covers the status of other titles like Eldramoor, Camelot Unchained, and Ashes of Creation, alongside crowdfunding efforts for an archive of classic MMORPG drama and a movie about The Guild.
- Project Gorgon’s Miraverre server has erupted in drama over player pop and moderationDrama has erupted within the Project Gorgon MMORPG community, specifically concerning the Miraverre server's player population and moderation practices. A Reddit thread detailing a conflict between a player and moderator Jackencola, who allegedly told players to play Ashes of Creation if they were unhappy, has escalated. Elder Game developers Eric Heimburg and Lemons have addressed the situation, stating that only two players were banned for 180 days and several others temporarily gagged, disputing claims of mass bans.
- Project Gorgon fixed a nasty exploit that let some players get ‘more than a year ahead of the intended power curve’Indie MMORPG Project Gorgon has released an update addressing a game-breaking exploit related to the Prodigal Epiphany buff stacking. Developer Elder Game stated that players who significantly abused this exploit will lose associated Prodigy levels. The patch also includes various other balance adjustments, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements.
Soulslinger: Envoy of Death Review | TheXboxHubSoulslinger: Envoy of Death is a roguelite FPS with a Western-themed afterlife setting where players work for Death to take down an evil soul-trading cartel. The game features fast-paced shooting, a story-driven premise, and a skill tree for upgrades between runs. It is available on Xbox Series X and offers a challenging but rewarding experience.- MMO Week in Review: Midnight’s proper launch, Ashes of Creation’s legal battleThis week's MMO news roundup covers the official launch of World of Warcraft Midnight, a legal battle involving Ashes of Creation's former boss Steven Sharif, and the debuts of Bungie's Marathon and Equinox Homecoming. Several games, including Highguard and Eldegarde, are also announced to be sunsetting.
- Project Gorgon’s oops patch accidentally banned people playing the casino mall minigamesA recent patch for Project Gorgon, intended to fix bugs and introduce a new casino mall area, was temporarily rolled back due to a bug that incorrectly banned players engaging with the new minigame. The developers plan to re-release the patch soon, with bans expected to be reversed.
- Make My MMO: Epitome made $661K on Kickstarter, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk IIThe AI-driven MMORPG Epitome successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising approximately $661,000 from over 20,000 backers. Meanwhile, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk II ship in early access, and various other crowdfunded MMOs like Pantheon, Star Citizen, and Project Gorgon provided updates on their development progress and upcoming patches.