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MMORPG News – May 24, 2025 | Embers Adrift Free Perks, Chrono Odyssey Beta Teaser, Blade & Soul NEO Dungeons

Catch up on today’s MMORPG news roundup: Embers Adrift gives everyone free subscription perks, Chrono Odyssey drops a detailed beta teaser, Blade & Soul NEO adds two legendary dungeons, plus Guild Wars 2’s cookbook, Throne & Liberty’s Velentra reveal, and more.

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Welcome to the May 24 edition of The MMORPG Daily Drop, your daily fix of updates from across the online RPG world. Today’s headlines include a generous move from Embers Adrift, a new in-depth preview for Chrono Odyssey’s upcoming beta, and content expansions for Blade & Soul NEO, Guild Wars 2, Throne & Liberty, and more.

Embers Adrift, MMORPG News

Embers Adrift – Free Subscriber Perks for All Players This Weekend

Embers Adrift is offering a heartfelt thank-you to its community by unlocking all subscriber perks for every player from May 23–25.
This “gesture of goodwill” from Stormhaven Studios includes:

  • Access to subscriber-only mounts,
  • Cosmetic rewards and UI skins,
  • Gameplay boosters typically locked behind the paywall.

The studio says this is in appreciation for recent beta feedback and player patience during recent backend improvements. It’s a great chance for non-subscribers to explore premium features and get a taste of what the game offers beyond its base experience.

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Pax Dei – Gear Progression Overhaul Brings Strategic Depth

The upcoming Verse 3 update for Pax Dei will significantly transform its gear system. In a new dev blog, the team outlines how this next phase aims to make combat feel “deeper, smarter, and more purposeful.” Key changes include: A modular stat system to allow for more tailored gear builds, New affix tiers that promote build variety, A streamlined loot model to reduce RNG frustration and encourage smarter loot decisions. This update positions Pax Dei to reward planning and build theory over sheer grind, offering more meaningful character progression.

Blade & Soul NEO – Two Legendary Dungeons Drop May 27

Blade & Soul NEO is about to raise the stakes with the arrival of Moonwater Plains Part 3, which launches May 27 on NC America’s PURPLE platform.
The update introduces:

  • The Twisted Labyrinth – a corrupted maze of shifting rooms and illusion magic,
  • Highland Exile – a windswept arena filled with elite undead and phase-based boss fights.

Both dungeons are set in the Dark Realm and designed for 5-person squads, featuring new loot tables, high-end rewards, and tightly tuned mechanics.

Throne and Liberty – Velentra Teased as “Mysterious Mommy Necromancer”

Throne and Liberty fans got their first glimpse of Velentra, a powerful boss debuting in the “Road to Raid” event on May 29. Revealed in a short cinematic teaser, Velentra is described as a “mysterious mommy necromancer” — an undead matriarch surrounded by spectral familiars and wielding magic drawn from lost souls. She’ll serve as the central challenge in the game’s co-op dungeon preview leading into the launch of its first 12-player raid in late June.

Guild Wars 2 – Cookbook Preorders Come With Butterknife Spear Skin

ArenaNet is bringing Tyria into your kitchen with the announcement of the “Feasts of Tyria” cookbook, now available for preorder. This collection of recipes lets fans recreate in-game dishes from across the world of Guild Wars 2, from spicy flame-legion fare to luxurious Asuran desserts. Preorders also come with an exclusive in-game weapon skin — a spear that looks like a butterknife, offering a humorous cosmetic for collectors and chefs alike.

Chrono Odyssey – Developer Diary Previews June Beta Content

Kakao Games has released a new 20-minute developer video offering the most in-depth look yet at Chrono Odyssey’s upcoming closed beta, set to begin on June 12. The video explores: The game’s class system, showcasing skills for Berserker, Swordsman, and Ranger, Dynamic combat flows built around time manipulation mechanics, Lore highlights from the world of Setera, including key factions and their motivations. The dev team emphasizes that the beta will reflect near-final gameplay, giving players a strong sense of what to expect in the full release.
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