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Welcome to the June 3rd edition of The MMORPG Daily Drop, your one-stop MMO update for a fresh month of content, launches, and reveals. New World gears up for its Hardcore server debut, ESO’s Worm Cult season 1 hits live PC servers, WoW Classic schedules a major patch and Lost Ark previews raid balance changes and new quality-of-life features. Add in a sneak peek at a new Mobile MMORPG Sword of Justice, MapleStory’s next hero, Albion’s PvP overhaul, and Throne & Liberty’s mobile ambitions, and it’s clear June is off to a flying start.
Elder Scrolls Online – ‘Seasons of the Worm Cult’ Now Live
The long-awaited Subclassing system is now live in Elder Scrolls Online as part of Update 46, giving players unprecedented flexibility in how they build their characters. For the first time in ESO’s history, players can replace up to two of their class skill lines with those from other classes—allowing for previously impossible hybrid builds.
This system unlocks after a brief quest and is available to any account with at least one level 50 character. With 21 total skill lines available, subclassing offers deep build variety while still preserving core class identity and balance. It’s a massive step forward in personalization and “play your way” design.
The update also marks the beginning of the Seasons of the Worm Cult chapter, introducing the new Solstice zone, a full-length story continuation from the game’s original main quest, a new 12-player Trial (Ossein Cage), and a host of new collectibles and Mythic items.
Console players can expect access to both the subclassing system and new content starting June 18.
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New World – Hardcore Seasonal World Rules Revealed Ahead of Launch
Amazon Games has unveiled the full ruleset for New World’s second seasonal server, titled the Hardcore World: Unchained, launching June 4. Designed for veteran players and risk-takers alike, this mode encourages extreme experimentation and pushes survival gameplay to its limits.
To access the server, players must own the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion, as the entire seasonal experience is built around artifact-level progression. Unlike the main game, you can equip multiple Artifacts at once—with no restrictions. According to the devs, even they aren’t sure how wild builds might get. It’s deliberately unbalanced. That’s the point.
Progression is accelerated from the moment you start. A streamlined questline can take you from fresh character to level 60 in under six hours, and a new material, Azerite Tailings, plays a central role. These Tailings drop from nearly every activity and can be converted into inventory caches—containers packed with consumables, gear, Artifact materials, and more.
The server introduces a unique death mechanic: when your character dies, you’re marked as Fallen—a debuff state that grants +25 to all attributes per death stack, changing your build with each setback. Want to reset and try again for the top-tier rewards? You’re free to delete your character and restart. The highest-tier seasonal achievements and Unfallen rewards are only available to players who complete the full challenge without dying.
Exclusive seasonal loot includes:
- Raw Orichalcite Stone,
- Runewood Resin,
- Limited-time cosmetics and titles,
- And unlockable Artifact perks for future use.
This is New World’s most experimental content yet—part speedrun, part survival sim, part gear-lottery—and it kicks off tomorrow.
World of Warcraft Classic – Arathor Patch Adds Cross-Realm PvP
WoW Classic’s Arathor server will receive its next major update mid-June, introducing:
- Cross-Realm Battlegrounds,
- Adjusted honor point caps,
- And the return of vintage vanilla-era PvP questlines.
The patch has been well-received on community forums, with players excited to relive early WoW PvP in a more competitive structure.
Lost Ark – Raid Balance, Stylebook & Revive System Coming Mid-June
Smilegate’s upcoming mid-June patch for Lost Ark will introduce a host of changes designed to improve raid flow and solo experience.
Key highlights include:
- Raid balance tweaks to Solstice and Guardian fights, with adjusted enrage timers,
- A Revive System, giving players the ability to recover without full wipe penalties,
- And a Stylebook system for unlocking cosmetic outfits permanently.
The update hints at a summer expansion but stops short of giving a launch date.
Albion Online – PvP Dungeon “The Depths” and Hell Hub Previewed
Albion Online teased a major PvP-focused update dropping June 17, centered around:
- The Depths, a multi-stage open-world dungeon with traps, PvE boss encounters, and PvP threats,
- A Hell-themed Hub, acting as a high-risk staging zone,
- And revamped PvP progression that delivers faster cosmetic unlocks.
These additions aim to encourage organic world PvP while rewarding those who engage with the danger.
Throne & Liberty – Fortune’s Calling Event Live, Mobile Version Confirmed
NCSoft’s Fortune’s Calling event is underway, rewarding players with guaranteed loot for completing daily quests through June 20.
At the same time, the studio confirmed a mobile version of T&L is in the works, targeting Q1 2026.
More info, including UI changes and cross-progression plans, will be detailed in a livestream later this month.
Ashes of Creation – Summoner Class and Pet System Previewed
Ashes of Creation’s Summoner class will allow players to call forth elemental spirits that modify combat dynamics.
Each summoned entity brings unique benefits—like fire spirits boosting DoTs or water spirits providing healing auras. Pets also have their own progression paths, unlocked via rare resources found in endgame areas.
Sword of Justice – NetEase Reveals Mobile MMORPG with AI NPCs
Sword of Justice, NetEase’s upcoming mobile MMORPG, now has pre-registration open (SEA-only).
It features:
- AI-driven NPCs that learn from player actions,
- Fully real-time, manual combat, ditching auto-play mechanics,
- And vibrant social hubs for guild content and live mini-games.
The game draws visual influence from Infinity Nikki and borrows combat rhythm from Dynasty Warriors, blending style and speed.
Past Fate – Dev Vlog Shares UI Improvements and Combat Adjustments
Past Fate’s dev team shared a video update outlining their latest interface and gameplay tweaks:
- Streamlined inventory and quest trackers,
- Hotbar customizations for active skills,
- And better hit detection for core melee abilities.
A closed beta test is expected in late June to evaluate these systems under load.
LOTRO – Overhauled Midsummer Festival Begins June 10
Lord of the Rings Online is preparing to launch a revamped Midsummer Festival with:
- Updated event zones and map design,
- More accessible solo-friendly festival content,
- And new housing decor, mounts, and fireworks mechanics.
The event runs throughout June and includes performance boosts in Bree-land for smoother play.
Star Wars: The Old Republic – Relentless Replication Disabled for Master Mode
To prevent abuse in Master Mode operations, SWTOR devs have temporarily disabled the Relentless Replication ability.
A permanent fix is in the works, and players will receive retroactive compensation for disrupted raid rewards.
MapleStory – Azure Knight & Carnival Update Arrive June 11
MapleStory’s next hero, the Azure Knight, debuts June 11 with:
- Elemental blade skills,
- A full carnival-themed event,
- And new Boost Worlds that offer faster EXP and item drop rates for new or returning players.
Eldramoor – Dungeon Mechanics and Class Kit Discussed in Dev Livestream
The team behind Eldramoor hosted a deep-dive Q&A livestream revealing:
- The game’s six class archetypes,
- Crafting tied to node-based resource control,
- And two dungeon types: Sunken Ruins (underwater puzzles) and Abyssal Keep (time-gated challenges).
Community testers believe July could bring the game’s next public test.
