Professions
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Embers Adrift releases a tiny patch after being defeated by vegetation improvements
The latest patch for Embers Adrift is notably small, as planned performance improvements for vegetation did not yield the expected results and remain disabled. Key updates include tooltip comparison for tools, the ability to learn three professions simultaneously, and a chance for non-standard Blighted spawns. The development team is currently prioritizing work on the upcoming Forgotten Depths III expansion.
Blizzard wants to bring archaeology back to World of Warcraft, but with "more fun" gameplay
Blizzard Entertainment is considering improvements to the Archaeology profession in World of Warcraft, according to Game Director Ion Hazzikostas. While the profession has been largely untouched since the Battle for Azeroth expansion, the team is discussing ways to make the moment-to-moment gameplay more engaging and fun, potentially for the upcoming The Last Titan expansion.
MMORPG BitCraft’s latest update takes you treasure hunting across the seven seas
The MMORPG BitCraft has received a new update introducing carpentry and smithing professions, along with enhanced sailing mechanics for larger crews. The update also adds treasure map prospecting, a solo activity inspired by Old School RuneScape, and marks the game's anniversary since its early access launch in June 2025.
All professions in Farever: Which one should you pick
Farever is currently in early access and offers six distinct professions, including Blacksmith, Alchemist, Outfitter, Jeweler, Cook, and Enchanter, with more planned for the future. While players can learn multiple professions, the guide suggests Alchemist for solo players due to potion crafting and Jeweler for min-maxing character builds with stat-boosting items.
World of Warcraft players are once again slaying hundreds of frogs, this time to skin their hides before Blizzard…
World of Warcraft players have discovered a new exploit in the Midnight expansion where hundreds of frogs continuously spawn outside Silvermoon City, allowing players to rapidly level their skinning profession. This type of enemy respawn exploit is common in the game and is usually fixed quickly by Blizzard Entertainment. Unlike a previous exploit in Mists of Pandaria: Remix, this frog-slaying frenzy is not expected to result in player punishment.