The MMORPG Daily Drop - Your Daily MMORPG News
Welcome to the June 16 edition of The MMORPG Daily Drop, your quick-hit roundup of the latest happenings across the MMO landscape. RavenQuest raises the bar with a new level cap and Boss Bounties, while 4Story: The Original returns from the past with some modern baggage. Black Desert deploys a sprawling update across all platforms, LOTRO and DDO take another step toward phasing out 32-bit servers, and Apogea kicks off its first Steam playtest. Whether you’re exploring new zones or just logging in for rewards, there’s plenty to catch up on today.
RavenQuest – Archetype Cap Raised & Boss Bounty System Arrives in Patch 1.0.9.5
RavenQuest’s latest update, Patch 1.0.9.5, brings significant progression changes and new PvE incentives. Archetypes can now reach Level 80, unlocking additional Skill and Attribute Points for deeper build customisation and more powerful endgame combinations.
The patch also introduces a Boss Bounty system, where Grandmaster Maxxor assigns one of a dozen rotating bosses each week. These challenges are designed to reward both new players—by offering groupable goals—and veterans looking for repeatable loot.
4Story: The Original – 2008 MMORPG Relaunches on Steam
The classic MMORPG 4Story has returned to Steam as 4Story: The Original, a version intended to recapture the game’s 2008-era charm. However, it’s not quite a pure nostalgia trip—this “original” version includes modern autoplay systems and legacy monetisation, such as pay-to-win gear enhancements introduced over the past decade.
While some players are enjoying the familiar environments like the Core Region and Castle Ardir, others are voicing concern over how aggressively monetised the endgame now feels.
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Black Desert – Massive Cross-Platform Update Hits PC, Console & Mobile
Pearl Abyss rolled out a wide-ranging update across all versions of Black Desert:
PC Version:
- Mole encounter rates during farming have been increased.
- Horse taming controls improved and Caphras Stone costs for Dim Tree Spirit gear reduced.
- New food recipes and class/monster balance fixes round out the patch.
Console Version:
- Login rewards for new/returning players.
- Imperial Horse delivery updates.
- Red Battlefield enhancements and tweaks to the Dossa class and evasion formulas.
Mobile Version:
- Four new Donghae Province zones added: Resentful Baekjuk Forest, Seoryeon Corps Training Ground, Abandoned Farmland, and Eerie Reed Field.
- XP tuning applied to hunting zones.
- Rabam’s Trials improvements for group play and a full class rebalancing effort for smoother endgame progression.
The Quinfall – Referral Program & Beginner Login Rewards Now Live
The Quinfall now features a Call of Quinfall referral system, allowing current players to invite friends and earn in-game rewards like consumables and crafting boosts. A new beginner-friendly login bonus track has also been introduced, offering gear upgrades and currency over the first two weeks of play. These changes aim to strengthen early-game retention and reduce the initial difficulty spike.
Lord of the Rings Online – 32-Bit Servers Retiring on 31 August
Standing Stone Games has officially scheduled the shutdown of all 32-bit LOTRO servers for August 31, 2025. Players on legacy worlds like Evernight and Brandywine-Classic must transfer to 64-bit servers to retain characters and access new content.
The transition is free and available now, with Standing Stone promising performance and feature improvements that take full advantage of 64-bit support.
Dungeons & Dragons Online – Three New 64-Bit Servers Launch July 9
Dungeons & Dragons Online will open three new 64-bit servers on July 9:
- Oerik and Thrane for US players
- Moonsea for EU players
These will join the previously launched Cormyr as part of the official 64-bit rollout. All 32-bit servers will shut down on August 31, and free character transfers are currently available to all players.
Apogea – Steam Open Playtest Now Live
Medieval-fantasy MMORPG Apogea has entered public testing via Steam. Developed by Trinitas, the game features a seamless open world with PvE and PvP content, vocation-based progression (Knight, Mage, Rogue), and an extensive skill tree system.
The developers emphasize a no pay-to-win philosophy, aiming to deliver a competitive but fair sandbox with player-driven trading and combat. The test will continue through next week with frequent balance updates and bug patches based on player feedback.
