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Welcome to the June 12 edition of the MMORPG Daily Drop. Chrono Odyssey’s first wave of beta coverage is rolling in, drawing comparisons to New World with some early red flags. Meanwhile, World of Warcraft Classic is about to expand with Legacy of Arathor, and Albion Online drops an atmospheric trailer ahead of its Abyssal Depths revamp. Toss in event updates from EverQuest II and Trove, and a relaunch deep dive for Fractured Online, there’s plenty happening across the MMO world today.
Chrono Odyssey – Early Beta Impressions Spark Mixed Reactions
The first hands-on previews for Chrono Odyssey are out, and while the game’s time-warp combat mechanics have sparked interest, there are concerns over polish and balance. Many testers compared the game to New World, citing its fluid weapon-swapping system and stamina-based dodging, but noted the absence of defensive options and clean animations. Players praised the deep character customisation and flexible skill trees, but boss fights have drawn heat for their overtuned difficulty, lacking visual clarity and fair counterplay.
Another hands-on breakdown focused on boss design, calling them intentionally slow and punishing. Time-manipulation tools like cooldown resets and slow-motion dodges add strategic layers, but can’t compensate for the massive health pools and sparse recovery windows. Chrono Odyssey’s upcoming beta on June 20 will give a wider audience a chance to experience its strengths and growing pains first-hand.
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Albion Online – “One World, Unlimited Stories” Trailer Teases Tutorial Overhaul
Sandbox Interactive has dropped a cinematic trailer to hype the Abyssal Depths update, spotlighting a lone adventurer’s journey from shipwreck survivor to shapeshifting PvP contender. The video hints at revamped early-game progression, with the new journal system dividing tutorials into three structured paths. These improvements arrive June 30 and aim to ease new players into Albion’s famously open-ended systems.
World of Warcraft – Legacy of Arathor Arrives June 17
WoW Classic’s Legacy of Arathor patch is confirmed for June 17, bringing several big features:
- Turbulent Timeways introduces Battle for Azeroth dungeons into a seven-week Timewalking rotation.
- Combat Assist UI tools simplify gameplay with auto-targeting and single-button casting for accessibility.
- Greedy Emissary returns July 1–7, bringing powered-up Treasure Goblins who now drop iconic Tier 2 transmog items.
Full patch notes are now live via Blizzard’s official site.
Fractured Online – Relaunch Deep Dive Set for June 17
As Fractured Online prepares for its temporary shutdown on June 15, the dev team will host a massive relaunch preview stream on June 17. Expect in-depth reveals for environmental art upgrades, reworked character models, modular player housing, and PvP testing in Phase 1. Multilingual support and a projected Q1 2026 relaunch window are also expected to be addressed during the livestream.
Trove – Splendid Summer 2025 Brings New Quests, Allies & Sandcastle Fights
EverQuest II – Tinkerfest and Summer Jubilee Begin With New Gear Slots
EverQuest II’s Tinkerfest has returned as part of the ongoing Summer Jubilee event, running through August 29. Players can now earn Jubilation Medals by completing daily and event activities, redeemable at vendors in all major cities. New for this year: Plume slots—gear enhancements that add stat bonuses like Doublecast, Crit Chance, and Max Health—now drop from level 130 activities. Tinkerfest will give way to Scorched Sky in July and Oceansfull Festival in August.
