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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 brings a new woodcutting skill and quest scaling in its latest patch
Eterspire has received a new patch introducing a woodcutting skill line and quest scaling. The update allows players to gather resources from trees, access new rewards, and experience enemies and XP that scale with their level. Additionally, the patch addresses player disconnections with server improvements and hints at future updates including language localization and more content.
The Daily Grind: Have you tried any new-to-you MMOs this year?
This article discusses the author's decreased willingness to try new MMORPGs due to time constraints and a perceived lack of innovation in the genre. It poses a question to readers about their experiences with new MMORPGs this year and whether they continue to play them.
Betawatch: Stars Reach hits early access stumbles and Guild Wars 3 outlines its Kodan details
This week's Betawatch covers the early access launch of Stars Reach, with developer Raph Koster apologizing for initial issues. Guild Wars 3 has also detailed its playable Kodan, while City of Heroes and Stormforge have received updates. The roundup includes news on numerous other MMOs in various testing phases, including Aero Tales Online, Elder Scrolls Online, and Aloft.
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.
The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG isn’t playable on Steam Deck yet but should be?
This article discusses the current state of MMORPG compatibility on the Steam Deck, highlighting which games work well and which do not. The author expresses a desire for more MMORPGs to be playable on the platform without extensive workarounds, posing the question of which titles should prioritize Steam Deck support.
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.
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest rising
This week's MMO news roundup highlights the resurgence of the EverQuest franchise with EverQuest Legends entering paid beta and expansions teased for EverQuest and EverQuest II. Other major stories include the implosion of DreamWorld, potential layoffs at Blizzard and Bethesda, and Sony's shutdown of PS3 and PS Vita storefronts. The article also covers updates and news from various other MMOs like Elder Scrolls Online, Conan Exiles, and Valheim.
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.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 568: Take me home, Tyrian roads
The Massively OP Podcast episode 568 covers the official announcement of Guild Wars 3, release windows for Aion 2, Stars Reach, Loftia, Dune Awakening, and Valheim, and early access updates for Camelot Unchained and Eterspire. The hosts also discuss Star Wars: The Old Republic's Update 7.9 and The Elder Scrolls Online's Update 50.
WRUP: The future of Guild Wars games as covered by me it’s all true edition
This article discusses the future of Guild Wars games, announcing potential expansions like 'Guild Wars: Time To Pivot' and 'Guild Wars: Re-Prophecized,' alongside a speculative 'Guild Wars 4.' It also touches on other games players are engaging with, including Star Wars Galaxies Legends, Skate, Division 2, and Final Fantasy XIV, and includes a bonus question about art that requires multiple exposures to appreciate.
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.
WRUP: 2027 anime adaptations that will cross over with various MMORPGs edition
The Massively OP staff and community share their weekend gaming plans, with a focus on MMORPGs and other titles. Players are looking forward to titles like Pokopia, Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft, among others. The discussion also touches on personal anecdotes and a bonus question about pet photography.
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.