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Welcome to your May 23 edition of The MMORPG Daily Drop, where today’s biggest story sees a $200 million Web3 MMORPG collapse overnight. Meanwhile, Elder Scrolls Online reveals a festive new zone, Throne and Liberty prepares its first 12-player raid, and a flurry of updates hits games from RuneScape to Guild Wars 2. Let’s dive into the day’s top developments.
Ember Sword Shuts Down After Raising Over $200M
Ember Sword, the Web3 MMORPG developed by Bright Star Studios, has officially shut down, sparking outrage among players, landowners, and investors. The announcement came suddenly, with servers being taken offline effective immediately.
The shutdown comes despite over $203 million raised through land sales and additional venture capital backing, much of it from the peak of the blockchain gaming boom. The community has erupted on social media, with accusations of a “rug pull” circulating widely and renewed debates about the long-term viability of Web3 games.
While no future plans have been announced, the tone of the statement implies development is indefinitely halted.
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Elder Scrolls Online – Solstice Isle Teased Ahead of June Chapter Launch
ZeniMax has offered a deeper look into ESO’s upcoming chapter, Seasons of the Worm Cult, by teasing the new tropical zone of Western Solstice Isle. Described as a vibrant High Elf–Argonian cultural fusion, the island will feature:
- A “wild carnival” beneath colourful tents,
- The mysterious and haunted Corelanya Manor,
- Hidden achievements, world bosses, and fresh Worm Cult storylines.
The zone launches on June 2 for PC/Mac and June 18 for consoles, alongside new seasonal content and public dungeon activities.
Throne and Liberty – First 12-Player Raid Coming June 26
Throne and Liberty is ramping up PvE content with the introduction of its first 12-player raid, the Altar of Calanthia, launching June 26.
Leading up to this major encounter is the “Road to Raid” event, kicking off May 29, which includes:
- A co-op dungeon preview featuring Valentra, a powerful 4-star boss,
- Field boss challenges with shared rewards and phased unlocks,
- Seasonal events and cosmetics running alongside the raid rollout.
This marks a key moment in the game’s evolution toward endgame progression and community-scale content.
RuneScape – Crafting Guild Revamp & PvP Returns
RuneScape’s latest dev blog dives into level 110 Crafting, introducing Starbloom Robes, a new porcelain clay mine, and an expanded Crafting Guild. These updates bring long-awaited upgrades to high-level crafting progression and visual customization.
Meanwhile, in Old School RuneScape, the popular Deadman AllStars PvP tournament returns for its second season. This invite-only, community-organized event runs from May 30 to June 8, with live streams, viewer rewards, and player voting now open.
Guild Wars 2 – 5v5 “Push” Mode Beta Returns Until May 27
RIFT’s annual Unicornalia event returns from May 23 at 23:59 UTC through May 30. During the event, players can:
- Complete daily quests to earn Chaos Motes,
- Exchange them for unicorn-themed mounts, cosmetics, and more.
The springtime festival continues to be a favourite for collectors and event hunters in this long-standing fantasy MMORPG.
🇨🇳 Tarisland (CN) – June Content Teaser Hints at Global Sync
The Chinese client of Tarisland has previewed a substantial June update that includes a new PvP season and two high-level raids.
Although global servers have not yet confirmed identical content, updates typically sync within one patch cycle — making a July rollout likely for international audiences.
Summoners War: Chronicles – New Collaboration Event Live
Summoners War: Chronicles is hosting a new collaboration event, introducing:
- A line of limited-edition monsters,
- A special time-limited dungeon,
- And unique log-in rewards tied to the collab.
It’s another incentive for fans to dive in and unlock exclusive content while it lasts.
