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Pax Dei unleashes its horse-filled update with new related skills and features
The sandbox MMORPG Pax Dei has received a major update introducing mountable horses for faster travel across its landscapes. The update also includes new related skills like riding and saddle crafting, combat adjustments, saddlebag inventory, and quality-of-life improvements such as a grass removal tool and auto-run feature. A weekend boost event is planned to celebrate the game's first anniversary.
Pax Dei continues to promise the arrival of horses, encourages new and lapsed players to mosey on back
Mainframe Industries has announced that horses are coming soon to the MMO Pax Dei in the upcoming 'R49: Saddle Up' update. This update, coinciding with the game's first anniversary, will also feature XP, grace, and gold earning boosts, alongside improvements to XP and crafting, industry management, and quality of life features to encourage both new and returning players.
Pax Dei promises no more expiring land tokens as it approaches its first anniversary
Pax Dei is removing expiring plot tokens, a change that will improve the quality of life for players as the game approaches its first anniversary. Players can now keep unused plot tokens indefinitely, and existing tokens are also affected. The game is also testing horse mounts, which will allow players to craft, name, and train horses.
Pax Dei gets horse crazy as it previews mechanics and features of the upcoming mounts
The sandbox MMORPG Pax Dei is previewing its upcoming mount mechanics, focusing on three types of horses: versatile riding horses, pack horses, and swift coursers. Riding will be a skill line, and while horses have a limited lifetime, they cannot be permanently lost or killed, instead reverting to basic stats or fleeing danger. Stables will not be in the initial release, but progression, crafting, and combat behaviors related to horses are planned.
Pax Dei plots new items and a mega-deer for its next patch, confirms the arrival of horses soon
Mainframe Industries has detailed upcoming features for Pax Dei, including a new Radiant Hart super deer, craftable items like a dreamcatcher, and a Blessed Sevenfold plant in the R48 update. Future plans confirmed include the addition of horses, a fishing prototype, and the return of old wearables, with the studio aiming for more transparent communication about upcoming features.
Massively Overthinking: What did your favorite MMORPG add to the genre?
This article discusses whether popular MMORPGs have truly innovated within the genre or simply built upon existing foundations. Several writers share their favorite MMORPGs and analyze their contributions, with Ultima Online, Star Wars Galaxies, and Guild Wars being highlighted for their significant impacts on social gameplay, economies, and business models.
The MOP Up: Warframe recaps the reveals of TennoCon 2026
Digital Extremes has released a recap of TennoCon 2026, detailing new reveals such as the Origin System and gameplay in the Tau system. The article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for Pax Dei, The Planet Crafter's console launch, Fortnite's new skin, and content additions for Myth of Empires, Mu Online, EVE Frontier, MechWarrior Online Legends, The Finals, Crimson Desert, Orna, DayZ, and Scars of Honor.
MMO Week in Review: Lament for Elder Scrolls Online
Microsoft's decision to lay off a significant portion of The Elder Scrolls Online team has led to further management turnover and a restructuring of the studio. This week's MMO news also covers the early access launch of SpiritVale, the cancellation of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, and discussions on lessons for Guild Wars 3.
MMORPGs Equinox Homecoming and Pax Dei have both just kicked off free-play demos
Two indie MMORPGs, Equinox Homecoming and Pax Dei, have launched free-play demos. Equinox Homecoming's demo is available until July 21st, while Pax Dei offers a permanent 7-day trial for new players, featuring most of the game's content including building, crafting, and exploration.
Steam study of over 53,000 games finds "60 – 90% of the growth" in monthly releases on Valve's store is from games using AI and "almost none of them make money"
A study of over 53,000 games released on Steam between July 2023 and July 2026 reveals that 60-90% of the growth in monthly releases comes from games disclosing AI-generated content. However, these AI-flagged games are not significantly more profitable than non-AI games, with the vast majority of titles, regardless of AI usage, failing to generate substantial revenue.
MMORPG sandbox Pax Dei is planning a fixed free trial with a plot and PvP access
MMORPG sandbox Pax Dei is planning a fixed 7-day free trial that will grant access to the full game experience, including exploration, building, crafting, trading, clan participation, PvE, and PvP. While trial players receive a temporary plot for land claiming, it will be frozen and its contents sent to a redeeming queue upon trial expiration. This trial is intended to be a permanent feature, not a limited-time event.
Pax Dei’s latest update added birbs, birb-hunting, bow buffs, and 300 achievements
Pax Dei's latest update introduces new bird species for hunting, providing feathers for advanced arrow crafting. The patch also includes a new family of bows, archery targets, property permission revamps, chat system improvements, and nearly 300 achievements designed for both new and veteran players.
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.
Pax Dei delivers an Unreal Engine update and addresses long-standing bugs
Mainframe Industries has released patch R46 for the MMORPG Pax Dei, focusing on backend improvements, bug fixes, and stability. The update includes an upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.6, enhancing frame rates, visuals, and loading times, alongside reworked aggro systems and UI improvements.
Pax Dei talks up NPC aggro changes, UI updates, and garden housing pieces coming in its next patch
The survival MMORPG Pax Dei is set to receive a new patch that will introduce garden housing decorations, including trellises, ivy, bushes, statues, and a fountain. The update will also feature changes to NPC aggro systems for improved dungeon runs, along with several UI enhancements such as new sorting options for the redeeming queue, an improved emote menu, and a better party management window.
Nordic Game Awards 2026: Final Nominations Revealed
The Nordic Game Awards 2026 have revealed their nominations, celebrating games from the Nordic region. The awards ceremony will take place on May 28th at Slagthuset in Malmö, hosted by actor Magnus Bruun. Nominees span categories such as Best Game, Best Art, and Best Technology, highlighting the region's development talent.
Pax Dei devs say they are working on an engine upgrade, stability, and… birds
Mainframe Industries, the developer of Pax Dei, has provided an update on the game's development, acknowledging a period of quiet. The team is focusing on stability and has upgraded the game engine to Unreal Engine 5.6. They are also working on gameplay improvements, new art assets, and the addition of birds.
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest’s legacy, Camelot out of chains
This week's MMO news includes Daybreak's announcement of EverQuest Legacy, a spinoff of the classic game, and the surprise early access launch of Camelot Unchained after eight years in beta. Several other MMOs received updates, including V Rising, New World, and EverQuest II, while Epic Games faced significant layoffs due to overspending and a slump in Fortnite's performance.
Pax Dei’s spring kitchen sink update with dueling, better resource spawning, and hidable helmets
The sandbox MMORPG Pax Dei has received its spring update, introducing a dueling system that allows consensual PvP combat without the risks of full PvP. The patch also includes improvements to resource spawning, the ability to hide helmets and weapons, and optimizations to the building system.
Pax Dei adds 1v1 dueling in latest patch, begins testing updates to resource spawning
The latest patch for the MMORPG Pax Dei introduces 1v1 dueling, allowing players to challenge each other via a command or context menu. The update also includes various improvements to the building system, graphics, UI scaling, and resource recovery after crafting failures. Mainframe Industries is also testing adjustments to resource spawning algorithms to make gatherable materials more static.