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Eterspire’s Seeds of Growth update lets players raise a tree garden and adds quality-of-life features
The indie MMO Eterspire has released its 'Seeds of Growth' update, introducing a new tree garden feature that allows players to cultivate various tree types for resources and rewards. The update also brings significant quality-of-life improvements, including combat tweaks, enhanced camera zoom, click-to-move functionality, and localization enhancements. Additionally, the game has officially moved to the Unity 6 engine.
Eterspire celebrates its fifth anniversary by, why not, dusting off its old beta build for play
Eterspire is celebrating its fifth anniversary by making its original public beta build available to players. Developer Stonehollow Workshop restored the Beta I client and brought its server back online, allowing players to experience the game's earliest state. This older build will look and play differently from the current cross-platform version and will be available for a limited time on PC and MacOS.
Eterspire’s latest patch adds new quests and event currency, with woodcutting on deck for September 1
Stonehollow Workshop has released the v80 patch for its MMORPG Eterspire, titled 'Of Rabbits and Wolves.' This update introduces two new questlines, controller support, UI improvements for Apple TV, and a new community event shop where players can use 'manu coins' for past event items. A new woodcutting lifeskill is also slated for release on September 1st.
Eterspire releases roadmap for the rest of 2026 with overhauls of social and combat systems
Stonehollow Workshop has released Eterspire's roadmap for the remainder of 2026, detailing plans for overhauls to social and combat systems, alongside other features like woodcutting and a daily quest system. The studio is prioritizing core gameplay experience and performance to improve player retention, acknowledging that growth cannot solely rely on new player influx.
Indie MMO Eterspire is coming to Apple TV, reworks roadmap to focus on retention
Indie MMORPG Eterspire is launching on Apple TV on August 3rd with crossplay and cross-progression. The game also received a patch overhauling controller support and adding a surprise soccer event. Developer Stonehollow Workshop is reworking its roadmap to focus on player retention, delaying some engineering features while prioritizing core issues and the Daily Quest system.
Eterspire’s latest quest reward is a ‘stinky aura, complete with its own buzzing fly sound effect’
Stonehollow Workshop has released a new content update for their indie MMORPG Eterspire, introducing a new Remnant boss, Bah Randa, The Stenchful, and a rare 'Stinky Aura' cosmetic reward. The update also includes fishing tool equippability, improved fishing notifications, and enhanced character running. Future improvements are planned for controller gameplay to achieve Steam Deck verification and potential releases on platforms like Apple TV.
Indie MMO Eterspire’s last patch of June implements proper MMORPG guild functionality
Indie MMORPG Eterspire has received a new patch that officially implements guild functionality, allowing players to form communities, customize guild titles, and expand their membership. The update also introduces a new Aquarium map for displaying collected fish, a 'deposit all' button for the wardrobe UI, and a high-level fishing quest.
Indie MMORPG Eterspire overhauls its fishing lifeskill today with a new progression system and guild
The indie MMORPG Eterspire has received a significant overhaul to its fishing lifeskill, developed by Stonehollow Workshop. This update introduces a new progression system, a guild system, new fish types up to level 100, and integrates fishing more deeply with the game's overall progression, while also removing the need for bait and adding combat experience gains.
SGF 2026: Indie MMORPG Eterspire officially departs Steam early access in tonight’s surprise launch
Indie MMORPG Eterspire has officially launched out of Steam Early Access tonight, as announced by developer Stonehollow Workshop at the Latin American Games Showcase. The game has received consistent biweekly updates during its nine-month Early Access period and will continue to do so post-launch, with a fishing skill overhaul planned for June 16. A free cosmetic banner and bonus experience event are available to celebrate the launch.
Enter to win an Eterspire Infinite key from MOP and Stonehollow to celebrate launch
Stonehollow Workshop's cross-platform MMO Eterspire has officially launched out of early access. In celebration, MassivelyOP is hosting a giveaway for five Eterspire Infinite keys, valued at $20 USD each. Winners will be selected from entries submitted via RafflePress and contacted via email.
The Stream Team: Returning to Eterspire for its full Steam launch with some crystal code giveaways
The MMORPG Eterspire is launching out of Steam Early Access on Friday, June 5th, 2026. To celebrate, developer Stonehollow Workshop is giving away codes for in-game crystals. The stream will cover the game's full release and new content.
Indie MMO Eterspire adds new co-op dungeon content in today’s endgame progression patch
Indie MMORPG Eterspire has received a significant endgame progression update, introducing the 'Trials of the Plague' co-op dungeon content. This update, developed by Stonehollow Workshop, adds new challenges for players level 160 and above, including ranged enemies, dodgeable AoE mechanics, and a new 'Plague' stat element, along with new themed gear sets. The patch also includes new quests for lower-level players and precedes the game's summer roadmap which will feature guild content, achievements, and Steam Deck verification.
Indie MMORPG Eterspire plots Steam Deck verification, guilds, dailies, woodcutting, and more this summer
Indie MMORPG Eterspire is set to receive significant updates over the summer, including Steam Deck verification, guild systems, fishing overhauls, and daily rewards in June and July. August will introduce the woodcutting skill, party questing improvements, character name changes, and a permanent ironman mode. These updates will be released incrementally by developer Stonehollow Workshop.
Indie MMO Eterspire expands the Bogtown biome with new maps and spooky pirate quests
The indie MMORPG Eterspire has received a new update that expands the Bogtown Marsh biome with four new maps, including Mossbeard Wetland and Abandoned Macondo City. The patch also introduces new pirate-themed quests and restores rain effects, while also banning 60 players for using unofficial clients. Stonehollow Workshop plans to release the game's summer roadmap next week, with guilds and a fishing skill rework expected in June.
Eterspire invites players to the goblin region of Bogtown Marsh, talks retention and monetization
Eterspire has released a new update introducing the goblin region of Bogtown Marsh, featuring new enemies, quests, and exploration areas for players level 40-60. The patch also launches the Steam version for MacOS, enabling cross-platform play with Windows PC, iOS, and Android. Developers at Stonehollow Workshop also discussed challenges with player retention and monetization in a recent blog post, promising a roadmap for Q2 that includes features like guilds and an Ironman mode.
Eterspire expands the Unlucky Cult questline with this week’s patch as devs tease fishing rework
Stonehollow Workshop has released a patch for Eterspire that expands the Unlucky Cult questline with new content, including a level 36 quest titled 'Hairless in the Cavern'. The developers also teased upcoming features such as a fishing skill rework, a guild system, and the new Bogtown Marsh area, with a roadmap for May, June, and July forthcoming.
Eterspire acknowledges issues that break its ‘grinder MMORPG’ game loop and the challenge of fixing them
Developer Stonehollow Workshop acknowledges that Eterspire's core 'grinder MMORPG' gameplay loop is frequently broken by issues such as inventory management, gear upgrades, and lengthy travel times. The studio is prioritizing performance fixes while discussing potential solutions for the broken loop, with world design changes being the most challenging to implement.
Eterspire’s March 2 update adds enraged mobs, expands Sunscar Canyon, and ‘no longer runs like crap’
Eterspire's March 2nd update introduces significant performance improvements for mobile and PC, addressing previous issues with low-end devices. The patch also adds an enraged mob state to combat, expands the Sunscar Canyon region with new maps and a boss fight, and includes a side quest. A roadmap indicates further content like boss battle overhauls and a fishing system are planned.