The MMORPG Daily Drop - Your Daily MMORPG News
Welcome to the June 6 edition of The MMORPG Daily Drop, your daily dose of MMO news and updates from across the genre. Today’s headlines are led by the troubled launch of Blade & Soul Neo on Steam, as player reviews pour in over missing content and technical issues. Meanwhile, SWTOR lays out its full calendar of June events, Pax Dei details a sweeping overhaul to crafting and PvP, and Black Desert Online rolls out meaningful rewards and balance changes across both PC and mobile. Add in subscription fixes for Embers Adrift and we’ve got another packed day in the world of MMORPGs.
Blade & Soul Neo – Steam Launch Met with Backlash
Blade & Soul Neo officially arrived on Steam yesterday, bringing updated visuals and revamped progression systems to the martial-arts MMORPG. However, launch-day excitement quickly soured as players flooded the reviews with criticism. Many cite performance issues—especially during dungeon queues—and frustration over the absence of expected features like the Dragon’s Ascension raid. Additionally, a miscommunication around cross-play left returning players confused when their existing characters didn’t carry over.
The new cash shop has also sparked pay-to-win concerns. NCSoft addressed these issues in an official Steam update, promising raid deployment and server stability fixes within the next two weeks.
Star Wars: The Old Republic – June Events Schedule Drops
Black Desert Online – Big Buffs and Class Balancing on PC & Mobile
Pearl Abyss rolled out a dual-platform update for BDO:
PC Highlights:
- World Boss Loot Buffs: All participants in boss fights now get guaranteed loot drops, including Time-Filled Black Stones and accessory boxes.
- Arena of Solare: Faster dust devil spawns and smarter AI to streamline matches.
- Awakened Bosses: Lower stagger thresholds make some bosses easier to manage in group play.
Mobile Changes:
- Class Balance: Dark Knight and Lahn received cooldown and shield tweaks.
- Cooking Rework: Buff duration improvements and new NPC assistance for consistent crafting success.
- The changes aim to relieve pressure on popular zones and provide a smoother experience across both versions of the game.
Pax Dei – Crafting, PvP & Progression Overhauled in Verse 3 Q&A
Pax Dei’s developers delivered a deep-dive Q&A addressing all major systems in the upcoming Verse 3 update. Key changes include:
- Crafting: New Mastery Nodes now scale with skill, and players can earn Impetus Points for gathering that can be spent on passive buffs. Crafters will also gain access to Refinement Stations that combine low-tier materials into premium resources.
- PvP: Ranked battlegrounds with soft-MMR resets launch in early July. PvP gear now caps at +8 bonuses to emphasise skill over power creep.
- PvE: The “Cataclysmic Trials” dungeon introduces boss modifiers that adapt to group size. Completing bounty chains now rewards socketed Celestial Talismans for elemental bonus builds.
- QoL Additions: A togglable minimap and expanded cosmetic wardrobe are also on the way.
Player response has been overwhelmingly positive, with praise for the team’s transparency and mechanical depth.
Embers Adrift – Subscription “Perk Blocks” Replace Broken Steam Timers
