Shroud of the Avatar
News, coverage and analysis tracking Shroud of the Avatar across the outlets.- Shroud of the Avatar plans infrastructure move this fall and Richard Garriott birthday stream this monthShroud of the Avatar is planning a significant move to new server infrastructure between July and October, involving new hardware and a revamped build pipeline. The MMORPG will also host a birthday stream for Richard Garriott on July 17th, where he is expected to discuss future plans, potentially including the rumored acquisition of Ultima rights.
- Ultima creator Richard Garriott now claims he could regain the series’ copyright by next yearUltima creator Richard Garriott claims he may regain the copyright for the series from Electronic Arts by 2027, citing a 35-year rule in copyright law. While EA currently operates Ultima Online, Garriott expressed past frustrations with the company's handling of potential revivals. This news comes amidst EA filing new trademarks for the Ultima series.
An Ugly Cloak, Unclaiming Lots and My Participation Award - Shroud of the Avatar, A Cozy MMORPGThe author discusses their recent hour-long livestream of Shroud of the Avatar, highlighting the game's extensive house decorating system and player freedom. They mention salvaging for materials, claiming an in-game cosmetic item, managing in-game lots and taxes, and receiving a participation award for a past Christmas decorating contest. The article also notes a persistent graphics glitch with mannequin clothing.
Shroud of the Avatar Silver Mining – Chill Grind in Elysium MinesThis guide focuses on a relaxed silver mining session in Shroud of the Avatar's Elysium Mines, highlighting the calming nature of resource gathering. The author discusses the game's beginner-friendliness, noting that while not difficult, progress can feel slow and mechanics unintuitive for a modern MMORPG. The article also touches on the game's low player population, suggesting it may feel empty, but encourages trying the free-to-play title for its sandbox elements.
Chill Mining Run in Elysium Mines | Shroud of the Avatar Livestream RecapThis article recaps a one-hour livestream focused on Shroud of the Avatar, featuring a mining session in Elysium Mines to gather silver and copper ores for restocking vendors. The stream maintained a relaxed and chill atmosphere, with a brief interaction with a viewer named Redwood.
Mining, House Tours & Real Talk in Shroud of the Avatar!This article discusses a livestream of Shroud of the Avatar, focusing on resource gathering, house tours, and an honest assessment of the game's strengths and weaknesses. While the combat is noted as underwhelming, the housing system, resource gathering, and crafting are highlighted as enjoyable aspects.
Chill Silver Mining Run in Elysium Mines – A Relaxing Shroud of the Avatar GrindThis article details a relaxed, hour-long livestream focused on a silver ore mining session in the Elysium Mines within the MMORPG Shroud of the Avatar. The primary goal was steady resource gathering to resupply in-game vendors, emphasizing the satisfying, methodical nature of such gameplay loops.
One Hour Mining Grind in Shroud of the Avatar – Can It Pay the Taxes?This article details an hour-long gameplay session in the MMO Shroud of the Avatar, focusing on resource farming through mining to pay in-game property taxes. The author collected various ores and gems, successfully extending their lot ownership by 50 days. The piece highlights the quiet, low-population nature of the game and the satisfaction derived from consistent progress.- EVE Online is collecting player blood for a historical Icelandic saga about the gameCCP Games is collecting blood samples from EVE Online players at Fanfest 2026 to create a historical saga called the Capsuleer Edda. This project aims to preserve the game's living history by mixing player blood with a 17th-century ink formula and inscribing it into a vellum tome, designed to last for millennia.