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Welcome to the May 22 edition of The MMORPG Daily Drop, your go-to roundup for all things MMO. Today brings a major shift in direction for Fractured Online, seasonal content in Tower of Fantasy, expansive updates to PvP systems in Ragnarok Origin and Albion Online, and world-expanding content across Lost Ark, SWTOR, and Lord of the Rings Online.
Fractured Online – Gamigo Out, Rebrand & Indie Revival Incoming
Fractured Online is officially back in the hands of its creators. Dynamight Studios has announced that it has ended its publishing agreement with Gamigo, regaining full control of the game’s future. In a candid update, the studio revealed plans to rebrand the game entirely, emphasizing a return to its original vision — one built around community-first development.
With this shift comes a bold promise: the upcoming roadmap will prioritize overhauls to crafting, player housing, and the in-game economy, with players actively shaping development through feedback and playtesting. The rebrand signals a reset for the title, giving it a second chance to thrive under the direction of its founding team.
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Lost Ark – Abyssal Assault Update Adds Rimeria Region
The latest Lost Ark update, Abyssal Assault, has arrived — and with it comes the stunning new Rimeria continent. This mystical, water-themed region expands the game’s world and sets the stage for Act 3 of the Kazeros raid storyline.
Players can now explore Rimeria’s lush environments, uncover new quests and lore-driven story content, and battle fearsome new world bosses. The update also introduces a new round of gear progression and balance tweaks, making it one of the game’s most substantial mid-year content pushes so far.
SWTOR – Update 7.7: Dynamic Worlds Launches May 28
Star Wars: The Old Republic is preparing to launch Update 7.7 on May 28, bringing significant story and world-building additions to the game. The update includes two new legacy story chapters, titled Galactic Threads and Master’s Enigma, continuing the post-KOTOR narrative that has become central to SWTOR’s current expansion arc.
In addition to the new quests, players can look forward to expanded dynamic encounter systems, allowing the world to feel more reactive to player choices and combat actions. Also returning is the beloved Nar Shaddaa Nightlife Event, bringing casino-themed mini-games, rare cosmetics, and limited-time gambling-inspired fun to the galaxy.
Servers are expected to go offline at 12:00 UTC for approximately four hours during deployment.
Albion Online – Abyssal Depths Update Arrives June 30
Tower of Fantasy – Ming Jing SSR & Summer Seaside Event Now Live
Ragnarok Origin – PvP Revamp & Class Rebalance Now Live
Ragnarok Origin has received a sweeping update focused on PvP system redesign and class balance improvements. Gravity has restructured the underlying mechanics of player-versus-player encounters to promote more tactical decision-making and team coordination.
Alongside these structural changes are major updates to class skills and roles, helping each archetype stand out more clearly in both PvP and PvE environments. The update also introduces a range of new gear sets, designed to support diverse builds and better stat alignment across the endgame.
Lord of the Rings Online – Update 44.2 Rolls Out Core Fixes and Features
