The MMORPG Daily Drop - Your Daily MMORPG News
Welcome to your June 24 edition of The MMORPG Daily Drop, your daily digest of everything happening across the online RPG landscape. Today brings a burst of console-centric upgrades, indie ambition, and a few unexpected endings. Blue Protocol prepares for its first big release in China, ESO launches full console mod support, and Black Desert rolls out next-gen client support for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Meanwhile, some headlines spark celebration—like Ember’s Adrift hitting Steam full launch—while others carry a more somber tone, including Hytale’s official cancellation and FFXIV’s legal takedown of the controversial PlayerScope mod.
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance Launches July 17 in China
Shanghai Bokura Network confirmed that the Chinese version of Blue Protocol—titled Star Resonance—will officially go live on July 17. Built on Bandai Namco’s foundation but tailored with new systems and long-term service plans, the version introduces a flexible multi-class system, standard holy trinity roles, dungeon crawls, and seasonal content every three months. Producer Dai Yi emphasized player connection, guild communities, and lifestyle activities like housing and professions as core pillars. A global version is still slated for late 2025.
Elder Scrolls Online: Console Mods Are Now Live
Add-ons are no longer just for PC players. Zenimax has officially rolled out player-made mod support for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 users. Console players can now access curated UI improvements, combat meters, quest enhancements, and more—offered through a streamlined in-game interface. This long-requested feature closes the parity gap between ESO’s platforms, arriving just in time for the Zeal of Zenithar event.
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Black Desert Console Upgrade Arrives June 26
Pearl Abyss has deployed the long-awaited native client for Black Desert on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The upgrade delivers faster load times, better frame pacing, and improved asset streaming across the board. Legacy players from Xbox One and PS4 can transfer their progress seamlessly. Meanwhile, the studio teased July’s content reveals—including the long-awaited Deadeye class for console—set to be featured during the Heidel Ball event.
Monmate Master: Idle Adventure Launches On Mobile
Riding the coattails of Palworld’s success, Monmate Master: Idle Adventure brings creature-collecting to mobile. The game blends autobattle idle mechanics with an overworld-based strategy layer where party formation dictates battle outcomes. Monmates can be befriended, levelled, and assigned camp tasks for passive rewards. While not a 1:1 Palworld clone, it’s the latest in a growing wave of monster-raising MMOs hitting mobile storefronts.
Monsters & Memories: Community Alpha This Weekend
Old-school MMO revival Monsters & Memories is holding a community alpha test starting Friday, June 28. Players can join either PvE or PvP servers and experience the EverQuest-inspired world packed with factional conflicts, classic quest design, and stat-heavy progression. A fresh starter guide was released to prep testers for what’s billed as a hardcore nostalgia trip.
Drakantos Beta Opens July 25
Wingeon Game Studios announced that Drakantos, their pixel-art MMOARPG, will begin its next closed beta weekend on July 25. This 2D side-scroller offers hero-swapping mechanics, mission-based progression, and frantic PvP combat. Players can request Steam access now, and those accepted will receive a bonus invite for a friend (if they’ve been Steam friends for 30+ days).
Ember’s Adrift Fully Launches on Steam
After a rocky early release and months of payment processing chaos, Ember’s Adrift is officially re-launching on Steam with a 50% sale. Stormhaven Studios marks the full release milestone with revenue now properly restored and a new onboarding experience to help latecomers get started. The sale runs until July 10.
Nin Online Brings Hardcore Ninja PvP to Early Access
Nin Online—a retro-inspired free-for-all ninja MMO—continues to expand during its early access phase. The game features three factions, hardcore open-world PvP, tameable mounts, guild mechanics, and boss encounters. Recent updates introduced a stamina system and an early player test server. While polarizing in difficulty, Steam reviews currently sit at “Very Positive.”
Final Fantasy XIV: Mod Shutdown and Patch 7.3 Tease
Square Enix has officially shut down the controversial PlayerScope plugin—a third-party tool labeled by many as a “stalker mod”—after issuing a cease-and-desist to its creator. Meanwhile, Patch 7.3, The Promise of Tomorrow, was unveiled during the latest Live Letter. It’ll wrap up the Dawntrail expansion arc with a new trial, dungeon, and long-requested features like Viera/Hrothgar hats and visual chat bubbles.
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Hytale Officially Cancelled
Hypixel Studios’ ambitious Minecraft-inspired MMO Hytale has been officially cancelled. Studio co-founder “Noxy” confirmed that development is ceasing and the studio will be shut down over the next few months. It’s a bitter end to one of the genre’s most-hyped titles, with development having stretched across five years and multiple delays.
