The MMORPG Daily Drop - Your Daily MMORPG News
Welcome to the May 30 edition of The MMORPG Daily Drop, where the weekend news cycle kicks off with power-leveling bonuses, endgame dungeon content, and open beta access across multiple titles. Elder Scrolls Online gives players a week-long XP boost, New World details its hardcore reward track, and Throne & Liberty opens its new co-op dungeon ahead of the game’s first inter-server siege. Here’s everything you need to know from across the MMO world today.
Elder Scrolls Online – 100% XP Buff Active Through June 3
To celebrate the approaching launch of Seasons of the Worm Cult, ZeniMax has activated a 100% XP bonus for all ESO players.
Whether you’re grinding toward level 50, stacking alliance points in Cyrodiil, or speeding through companion leveling, now’s the time to log in and capitalize before the buff ends on June 3.
Throne & Liberty – New “Crypt of Augmentation” Dungeon & First Inter-Server Siege Incoming
Throne & Liberty players can now tackle the freshly released Crypt of Augmentation, a four-player cooperative dungeon featuring procedurally augmented gear drops, adding replayability and endgame grind depth.
Meanwhile, the long-awaited first inter-server castle siege goes live this weekend. NCSoft has also introduced siege-specific UI upgrades and matchmaking improvements, helping guilds organize and coordinate better across realms. This marks a major evolution in T&L’s PvP and PvE hybrid design.
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New World: Aeternum – Hardcore Reward Showcase: “Remain Unfallen”
Amazon Games has revealed the reward track for its upcoming Hardcore Seasonal World, running from June 3 to July 8.
Players who manage to survive without dying in this perma-death mode can unlock:
- Exclusive mounts,
- Limited-edition transmog sets,
- And unique titles showcasing their survival skills.
The event blends faster progression with brutal challenge and is expected to draw competitive and streamer communities alike.
RuneScape – Economy Explainer Blog Addresses Drop Rates & Inflation
Jagex has published a two-part dev blog tackling the game’s economic balance and loot table philosophy.
The updates include:
- Adjustments to rare-item drop rates,
- Tweaks to Grand Exchange pricing algorithms,
- Anti-inflation measures aimed at controlling gold sink erosion.
This transparency aims to address long-standing community questions about value inflation and the shifting rarity of prestige gear.
Black Desert Online – Final Atoraxxion Raid Brings Gladios Fight to a Close
The long-running Atoraxxion saga in Black Desert Online concludes with the launch of its final boss fight: Gladios.
This large-scale raid encounter is the culmination of a five-year narrative arc, complete with:
- Special commemorative titles,
- And a new Eternal Gladiator mount skin to mark completion.
Players can earn special rewards during the finale period before the narrative arc resets later this summer.
BitCraft – Beta Now Open to All Through Mid-June
BitCraft has opened its closed beta to the public, allowing any player to join and test the game freely until mid-June.
New features being tested include:
- Updated UI/UX systems,
- Enhanced survival and building mechanics,
- And backend scaling improvements for the final testing phase before launch.
Sign-ups are available directly through Clockwork Labs’ site.
Fractured Online – Final Devlog Before Rebrand Highlights Character & Environment Art
As Fractured Online prepares for its upcoming rebrand and relaunch, Dynamight Studios has released a devlog showing off final updates to:
- The character select interface,
- Terrain shaders and new foliage assets,
- And optimizations aimed at streamlining server performance during early access relaunch.
The studio plans to shut down the current version in June before re-emerging with a new identity later this year.
Aion 2 – NCSoft Shares Early Details on Combat & Open-World PvP
NCSoft has revealed new information on Aion 2, which is currently approaching closed alpha. Highlights include:
- A dynamic class skill system,
- Territory-based PvP objectives,
- And seamless cross-realm PvP zones.
The design aims to blend action-combat mechanics with traditional RvR systems and open-world boss content.
Erenshor – Indie Solo MMO Adds Unofficial Co-op Mod & Surpasses 30,000 Sales
Erenshor, the offline solo “MMORPG” simulation, has now surpassed 30,000 copies sold, fueled by a surge in interest following the release of a community-built co-op mod.
The mod allows basic shared progression and quest tracking, offering a limited but surprisingly functional multiplayer experience in what began as a purely solo project.
Star Trek Online – Console Events, Discounts & Daily Rewards Go Live
Star Trek Online is celebrating its Tholian Trouble 2025 release with several events on Xbox and PlayStation.
Console players can now enjoy:
- Special event missions,
- New daily login rewards,
- And up to 50% off lifetime subscriptions for a limited time.
Perfect timing for new captains looking to warp into action without a full sub commitment.
