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Project Gorgon teases a new pet, UI updates, and Steam achievements in its next update
Elder Game is preparing a new update for its MMORPG Project Gorgon, which will include a new arctic fox pet, UI overhauls for the NPC favor system, and the addition of Steam achievements. Many of these achievements will be retroactive, rewarding players for progress already made in the game.
Project Gorgon teases housing and apartments, says it’s not considering servers merges right now
Elder Game is working on new content for Project Gorgon, including environmental art upgrades, a new high-level dungeon, housing systems, and Mac support. The studio is not considering server merges at this time due to technical challenges and concerns about population density, despite a recent drop in player numbers post-launch.
Project Gorgon’s Miraverre server has erupted in drama over player pop and moderation
Drama has erupted within the Project Gorgon MMORPG community, specifically concerning the Miraverre server's player population and moderation practices. A Reddit thread detailing a conflict between a player and moderator Jackencola, who allegedly told players to play Ashes of Creation if they were unhappy, has escalated. Elder Game developers Eric Heimburg and Lemons have addressed the situation, stating that only two players were banned for 180 days and several others temporarily gagged, disputing claims of mass bans.
MMO Week in Review: Midnight’s proper launch, Ashes of Creation’s legal battle
This week's MMO news roundup covers the official launch of World of Warcraft Midnight, a legal battle involving Ashes of Creation's former boss Steven Sharif, and the debuts of Bungie's Marathon and Equinox Homecoming. Several games, including Highguard and Eldegarde, are also announced to be sunsetting.
Project Gorgon’s oops patch accidentally banned people playing the casino mall minigames
A recent patch for Project Gorgon, intended to fix bugs and introduce a new casino mall area, was temporarily rolled back due to a bug that incorrectly banned players engaging with the new minigame. The developers plan to re-release the patch soon, with bans expected to be reversed.