The MMORPG Daily Drop - Your Daily MMORPG News
The MMORPG genre never slows down, and today’s MMORPG Daily Drop proves it. Chrono Odyssey’s long-awaited closed beta is finally live, and early testers aren’t holding back on their feedback. BitCraft turns the tables with Early Access launch just one day after a delay, while Final Fantasy XIV teases major story developments in Patch 7.3. We also get a deep dive into Project Ghost’s first playable class—the Dreamblade—a heavy-hitting martial DPS with a magical twist. Add in major housing revamps for Fractured Online, adrenaline-powered combat for Mortal Online 2, and classic event returns across ESO and Webzen’s R2, and there’s a lot to catch up on.
Chrono Odyssey Closed Beta Begins, Players Raise Eyebrows
Chrono Odyssey’s first major closed beta test has officially kicked off, running from June 20 to June 22, and the community isn’t holding back. While players are largely impressed by the game’s stunning visuals and unique time-bending mechanics, early testers report frustrating gameplay quirks. Complaints include awkward targeting, inconsistent hit registration, clunky animations, and a UI that many describe as “placeholder” at best.
Despite these issues, the underlying combat loop shows promise. Weapon-swapping and time manipulation abilities like cooldown resets and slow-motion dodges offer a different kind of pace—rewarding timing and positioning more than raw DPS spam. Kakao Games has confirmed that feedback is already being processed for future builds.
BitCraft Gets Steam Approval, Launch Pulled Forward to Today
Just one day after delaying BitCraft’s Early Access launch due to Steam build approval issues, developer Clockwork Labs surprised players by flipping the switch: Early Access is now live as of today, June 21. It’s a rare move in modern MMO development—delaying and then un-delaying in 24 hours—but the studio stated it didn’t want to risk further uncertainty.
Players can now explore BitCraft’s early survival systems, crafting loops, and sandbox mechanics while providing live feedback during its pre-release phase.
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Dimensius Returns: WoW Teases Its Largest Raid Boss Yet
World of Warcraft dataminers have uncovered a surprise lurking in Patch 11.2’s files—Dimensius the All-Devouring is returning. The towering Void Lord, originally introduced in The Burning Crusade, is being reimagined as the final boss of the upcoming Manaforge: Omega raid. Visual leaks suggest Dimensius has undergone a major redesign, now occupying what might be the largest boss arena in WoW history. Blizzard has yet to officially confirm his presence but given the recent hints, it’s looking likely that we’re in for a massive Void-themed showdown.
Fractured Online Details World Revamp, Modular Housing & Relaunch Plans
Fractured Online’s upcoming relaunch is starting to take shape. In a recent development stream, Happy Cauldron Games walked players through their roadmap leading into Q1 2026. Highlights include:
- Five Biomes: The game world is being reshaped into distinct zones with new climates, resources, and visual diversity.
- Modular Housing: Gone are prefab buildings—players can now design their homes from scratch, piece by piece.
- Relaunch Timeline: Closed testing will continue through the rest of 2025, with expanded access rolling out in stages.
With new money, new leadership, and another shot at building a sandbox from the ground up, Fractured Online could be one of the more compelling comeback stories in the genre.
Final Fantasy XIV Previews Patch 7.3: “The Promise of Tomorrow”
In the latest Letter from the Producer LIVE, Square Enix pulled back the curtain on FFXIV Patch 7.3, set for an early August release. The update will bring a close to the Dawntrail narrative arc, introduce a new expert dungeon called Meso Terminal, and add another major trial.
Community-requested features are also on the way—including more hats for Viera and Hrothgar characters, visible chat bubbles, and deeper feedback integration following critiques of Crescent Isle and Cosmic Exploration content.
ESO's Zeal of Zenithar Event Returns
The Elder Scrolls Online has reactivated the Zeal of Zenithar seasonal event. Players can earn global XP bonuses, vendor discounts, and new event-exclusive cosmetics by completing daily writs, crafting quests, and contributing to the festival fairgrounds. The event is live now and will run for the next week across all platforms.
Project Ghost Unveils First Class: The Dreamblade
Fantastic Pixel Castle has introduced its first playable class for the upcoming MMO Project Ghost—the Dreamblade. This martial-DPS archetype blends heavy armor and two-handed sword combat with mystical “dream magic” gifted by the game’s central deity, the Dreaming Queen.
Skills like Gladecarver, Reverie, and Oath Keeper allow for high synergy within the Dreamblade’s kit, with combos rewarding players for timing and positioning. While the class may look like a tank at first glance, FPC confirmed it’s purely focused on damage. Ghost will use a tab-targeting system with a minimalist skill bar, aiming to provide accessible but deep gameplay. A full class deep dive is coming in the next developer stream on June 27.
Mortal Online 2 Introduces Adrenaline & New Combat Skills
Mortal Online 2 is overhauling its combat system with the addition of Adrenaline—a new resource that fuels active weapon abilities. Taking damage now builds your Adrenaline bar, unlocking special attacks mid-fight. The update aims to offer more tactical choices and give melee combat a more distinct identity beyond stamina and mana-based actions.
Webzen Reboots R2 Server with New Events and Level Races
Webzen has relaunched the open reboot server for its long-running MMORPG R2, allowing for high-speed progression and event-based competition. Players who participated in the pre-registration campaign can now claim their reserved names and jump into a race to max out characters by July 10. The top five characters of each class will earn exclusive rewards—including teleport rings and rare accessory boxes.
