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Trove answers questions about building, source code, and cheaters as it readies for Shadow’s Eve
Trove is preparing for its Shadow's Eve Halloween event, which will feature players helping lost souls against the villain Q’bthulu. The developers also addressed player questions, stating they will not release the source code due to security concerns, plan to improve build mode features by 2027, and are actively working to combat cheating with better detection and penalties.
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.
The MOP Up: Jagex prepares to migrate all of its legacy RuneScape accounts
Jagex is preparing to migrate all legacy RuneScape accounts to Jagex Accounts on November 17th, 2026, and will also release a MacOS Silicon launcher. The article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for Elder Scrolls Online, Ultima Online, Trove, Helldivers II, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Ace Combat 8, World of Warcraft, PUBG Battlegrounds, and The Finals.
Fight or Kite: Trove’s September PvP update was a step in the right direction, now it needs a leap
This article analyzes Trove's recent September PvP update, which introduced Capture the Flag, Team Deathmatch, and Deathmatch modes alongside the existing Bomber Royale. Despite the expansion of options, the author found the implementation lacking, citing issues with a single queue for all modes, difficulty finding matches (especially on Xbox, which appears to lack crossplay), and the controversial decision to allow player character stats and gear to carry over into PvP, creating an uneven playing field. The author concludes that the update was a disappointment and recommends players, particularly on console, avoid PvP until significant improvements are made.
WRUP: Rejected ideas I have put forth for making our site feel appropriately Halloween-ish edition
The Massively OP community and staff share their weekend gaming plans, with participants discussing titles like Pokemon Go, Lord of the Rings Online, Aion 2, and Diablo IV. The discussion also includes a bonus question about ideal Halloween decorations, ranging from giant skeletons to themed yard displays.
WRUP: Horror movies of 2027 edition
This week's 'What Are You Playing' segment features community members discussing their gaming habits, including Pokopia, No Man's Sky, Minecraft Dungeons II, and Warframe. The discussion also touches on horror movies and Halloween costume ideas, with participants sharing their thoughts on upcoming films and dream costumes.
Trove’s Rematch update revamps PvP in the game’s new Battle Mode
The Rematch update for Trove introduces a revamped Player versus Player experience with the new Battle Mode. This mode includes Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and Bomber Royale across various maps, offering rewards like Battle Coins and crates. The update also adds new PvP leaderboards, progression systems, and banners.
The MOP Up: Elder Scrolls Online invites you to vote on its features
The Elder Scrolls Online has launched new Feature Upvote dashboards, allowing players to submit ideas, provide feedback, and report bugs to the development team. This initiative follows a successful beta period and aims to involve the community in game improvements. The article also rounds up other smaller MMO news, including updates for Farm Together 2, ARC Raiders, For Honor, DC Universe Online, World of Warships, Wartales, Meccha Chameleon, Hearthstone, Crossout, Arena Breakout, and Trove.
Betawatch: ArcheAge Chronicles plans a network test for next weekend
ArcheAge Chronicles is planning a network test for September 12th, continuing its development journey. The article also rounds up other MMO news, including updates on Guild Wars 3, Farhaven, and Aion 2, alongside a lengthy list of games currently in various stages of testing and development.
Trove kicks off Books and Hooks ’26 for fans of fishing who hate homework
The game Trove has launched its 'Books and Hooks '26' event, which humorously involves using soggy homework to catch event fish. Players can collect these fish to deconstruct them into 'Educated Canned Fish' for resources and rare rewards.
Gamigo has begun public testing for Trove’s expanded PvP modes with a whopping 35 maps
Gamigo has launched public testing for expanded Player versus Player (PvP) modes in the game Trove, featuring a total of 35 maps. The update, titled 'Trove: Rematch!', introduces a new Battle Mode that includes Capture the Flag, Team Deathmatch, Deathmatch, and Bomber Royale, alongside rebalanced matchmaking and stat scaling.
Trove devs contemplate reworking subs, revamping the hub, and revisiting PvP
Gamigo has released an update on the future of Trove, addressing potential changes to the optional Patron subscription system, a revamp of the game's central Hub area for better accessibility, and the possibility of a new season for the Bomber Royale PvP mode. The studio is seeking player feedback on these upcoming developments.
Massively Overthinking: How important is an auction house in MMORPGs?
MMORPG developers and players discuss the critical importance of auction houses and asynchronous trading systems. While some older MMORPGs succeeded without them, modern titles often rely on these features to facilitate player economies and trade, with their absence significantly impacting player experience and engagement.
‘Modders’ are using Gamigo’s MMORPG Trove to access Windows in the GeForce NOW cloud
Players are exploiting a loophole in Gamigo's MMORPG Trove on GeForce NOW to access the underlying Windows environment. This allows users to run applications like LLM UIs and Wallpaper Engine, a capability not intended by NVIDIA. The exploit was demonstrated by YouTubers Zortos and dpadGuy.
Morning Multiplex
Several new game trailers have been released, including for Spinning Scarecrow, TROVE - Elysian Initiation, and Winter Whiskers. The article also briefly mentions Blizzard Entertainment's ongoing sexual harassment scandal.
Gamigo finally restored Trove’s market and introduced the new minipet questing and progression system
Gamigo has restored Trove's in-game Marketplace, which had been offline since December, allowing players to trade items again. The update also introduces a new 'Tiny Quests' feature where minipets gain experience and earn loot, alongside the Elysian Initiation event offering new rewards.
Evening Gatherings and Events
The game Trove is hosting its SunFest '26 event, which will run until July 21, 2026. This announcement was made via Steam News.
Trove begins Sunfest as Gamigo introduces anti-cheat and cracks down on exploitative mods
Gamigo has launched the summer Sunfest event for Trove, which includes new quests and collectibles. Alongside the event, the company has implemented an anti-cheat system called Xigncode on PC to combat exploitative behavior and ensure fair gameplay. The update also clarifies acceptable mods, focusing on UI and quality-of-life improvements while prohibiting automation and cheating.
Palia’s Amberlight Affair arrives today with a beach party and a new elemental ranching pet
Palia's latest update, 'Amberlight Affair,' introduces a beach party theme with new decorations like magma blocks and pirate ships. The update also adds a new fire elemental ranching pet called Ignit, which produces molten ore for crafting, and features a fishing event centered around new shark additions. Quality-of-life improvements include expanded photo mode features, profile icons, and a teleport-to-friend function.
Trove is finally testing the return of its auction hall and trading systems after seven months of outage
Trove is testing the return of its auction hall and trading systems on its Public Test Server (PTS) after a seven-month outage. The MMORPG's core trading hub has been offline since December, impacting its economy. Gamigo is seeking player feedback on the marketplace functionality as the game approaches its 11th anniversary.