Embers Adrift

Embers Adrift irons out player trading wrinkles and adds improvements to options in latest patch

Embers Adrift has released a new patch focusing on quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes. The update overhauls the options menu with better UI elements and resolution memory, and addresses player-to-player trading bugs. It also adds a torch cosmetic slot and general fixes.

MMO Week in Review: Funcom’s folly

Funcom has confirmed significant layoffs and the stepping down of its CEO as part of a restructuring effort. The company will now focus on its existing titles, Dune: Awakening and Conan Exiles. This news comes amidst a broader week of MMO updates, including RuneScape halting its Reignited plans and Enshrouded launching its 1.0 release.

Make My MMO: Shroud of the Vibecoders

Richard Garriott, co-founder of Shroud of the Avatar, claimed the game is now bug-free due to AI tools, a statement met with skepticism given the game's troubled history and funding methods. The article also provides updates on other crowdfunded MMOs, including Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, Embers Adrift, Elite Dangerous, and OrbusVR.

Embers Adrift celebrates four years of operation with a dive into the deepest reaches of the Forgotten Depths

Embers Adrift is celebrating its four-year anniversary with in-game events and a significant update introducing the deepest part of the Forgotten Depths. This update adds a new level 40+ area and the game's first raid challenge, along with new diving mechanics, though the developers acknowledge some animation wonkiness due to being a small team.

Embers Adrift suffers a hardware failure – and a delivery snarl-up – that knocked it offline for nearly a week

The MMORPG Embers Adrift experienced an extended outage lasting nearly a week due to a hardware failure with a zone server motherboard. The developer, Stormhaven Studios, faced delays in receiving replacement parts, leading to frustration for players. As compensation, active subscriptions were extended by seven days, and free trial players received an extension.

Embers Adrift tweaks how its internal combat timer works to halt resource regen cheesing

Embers Adrift has implemented a patch to address an exploit where players were using the combat recovery timer to regenerate resources unintentionally. The delay between combat actions and resource regeneration has been significantly reduced, and a combat flag now halts this timer when a player is targeted by an enemy. The update also includes visual adjustments, an "exit now" option, spawn updates, and bug fixes.

Perfect Ten: MMORPGs that rebranded along the way

This article explores ten Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs) that underwent name changes between their development and official release. It details the original titles and the reasons for rebranding, including Lord of the Rings Online (formerly Middle-earth Online) and TERA (formerly The Exiled Realm of Arborea).

Make My MMO: Stars Reach’s prospects, Squadron 42’s postponements

This article provides an update on various crowdfunded MMORPGs. Stars Reach has launched into early access with server issues but is actively patching. Squadron 42 has been delayed again, citing Grand Theft Auto 6 as a reason, adding to its decade-long postponement. Pantheon Rise of the Fallen continues its slow development on a combat revamp, with player numbers declining significantly.

Embers Adrift releases a tiny patch after being defeated by vegetation improvements

The latest patch for Embers Adrift is notably small, as planned performance improvements for vegetation did not yield the expected results and remain disabled. Key updates include tooltip comparison for tools, the ability to learn three professions simultaneously, and a chance for non-standard Blighted spawns. The development team is currently prioritizing work on the upcoming Forgotten Depths III expansion.

Indie MMORPG Embers Adrift has a content-light but optimized update for players

The latest update for the indie MMORPG Embers Adrift focuses on performance optimization rather than new content. This update includes changes like removing obsolete shaders and reducing mesh complexity for grass, primarily benefiting players on lower-end hardware. While light on new gameplay, the developers are proud of the work done to improve the game's performance.

The best MMO and multiplayer deals from Steam’s 2026 summer sale and beyond

Steam's 2026 Summer Sale is offering significant discounts on a wide variety of MMO and multiplayer titles, including bundles and individual game sales. Notable deals include discounts on Palworld, Guild Wars 2, Dune Awakening, Destiny 2 DLC, Elder Scrolls Online, and many more, with prices slashed across numerous genres and publishers.

Make My MMO: Camelot’s early access, Loftia’s beta, Solarpunk’s launch

Several 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.

The Daily Grind: What’s your favorite ‘small’ MMO online RPG?

This article discusses the appeal of smaller-scale MMORPGs and online RPGs that cater to niche playerbases or offer more intimate experiences. It highlights games like Palia, Farever, Loftia, Embers Adrift, and Project Gorgon as examples of titles that thrive despite not aiming for massive player counts.

Casually Classic: Five MMOs other than WoW Classic that deliver that old school feel

This article explores several Massively Multiplayer Online games that capture the old-school feel reminiscent of World of Warcraft Classic. Titles like Old School RuneScape, EverQuest Legends, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, Embers Adrift, and Project Gorgon are highlighted for their embrace of legacy game design principles, challenging gameplay loops, and community-focused experiences.

Embers Adrift updates with challenge content, preps gathering and guild banks

Embers Adrift has received its latest monthly update, introducing new challenge content within the Forgotten Depths and preparing for future additions like a challenge on Redshore Bluffs. The update also includes the upcoming implementation of gathering banks and guild banks for testing, with water-based activities still in development.

MMO Hype Train: Is it smart or foolish for upcoming MMOs to embrace hardcore attitudes?

This article discusses the trend of upcoming MMORPGs embracing hardcore design philosophies, questioning whether this approach is wise or foolish. While some games like Embers Adrift and Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen have adopted more challenging mechanics, their success has been limited. The author notes the appeal of difficult games like Dark Souls but questions if there's enough demand for entire MMORPGs to be built around such a premise, especially given the inherent risks in the current market.

Embers Adrift kicks off the new Challenge content with its latest patch

Embers Adrift has launched a new patch introducing Challenge content, which can be tackled by groups of 1-6 players. Players need to acquire a key from enemies within a zone to initiate the challenge, which involves completing a series of timed objectives. Successfully completing tasks grants additional time and rewards, with difficulty and rewards scaling based on group size.

The MOP Up: Thousands of EVE Online players continue their epic war

The ongoing war in EVE Online saw over 4,500 pilots engaged in a battle over an Imperium Keepstar, with other fights occurring in surrounding systems. This week's MMO news roundup also includes updates on The Elder Scrolls Online's Night Market factions, Ultima Online's roadmap roundtable, and new content for Wartales and Torchlight Infinite.

Make My MMO: AQWI’s $2M Kickstarter haul, Camelot Unchained’s weird early access

Embers Adrift offers a small monthly patch while working on a larger feature

Embers Adrift released a small monthly patch focusing on minor adjustments and fixes, including VFX for heals and bear swipes, more consistent auction house prices, and improved pet interactions. The developers are prioritizing a larger future feature update while maintaining the monthly patch schedule.