Sandboxes are a type of MMO that emphasize player freedom and expression. They frequently include mechanics for building, crafting, trading, character customization and development, roleplaying, destruction, and significant interaction with the world and other players. A sandbox that is dominated by an open-PvP or free-for-all ruleset is sometimes pejoratively called a gankbox. Contrast with the themepark.
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The Daily Grind: Which sunsetted MMO had the most wasted potential?
Since Bossa's announcement that it's sunsetting Worlds Adrift this summer without even even launching out of early access, there's been an odd reaction across...
Wildcard’s pirate MMO Atlas opens its PTS, adds new explorable island areas
It's been an interesting week for Grapeshot and WildCard Studios thanks to two updates to in-development massive survival sandbox MMO Atlas. First, the PTR...
Shroud of the Avatar’s Release 66 makes adjustments to the new player experience
While you often don't get a second chance to make a first impression, those who were perhaps put off by the opening beats of...
Starbase gives players unparalleled access to precise and glorious destruction
The announcement of space sandbox Starbase and its infinitely buildable and destructible universe has our attention this week. In the dev team's first feature...
Ultima Online details treasure hunting updates as Dark Age of Camelot plans new progression server
Treasure hunters, rejoice: The folks at Broadsword have been hard at work retooling and updating Ultima Online's treasure hunting content, and they've recently posted...
Playcraft has officially funded on Kickstarter
Playcraft never asked for much from people on Kickstarter, just a small sum to finish its overall development. As it turns out, that's exactly...
Outlaws of the Old West makes way for an old-fashioned barn raising
Guess this is a good week to giddy-up! After hearing that Wild West Online is back under the moniker New Frontier, survival sandbox Outlaws...
Black Desert serves up better guild and attendance rewards as BDO on Xbox launches Awakening
The team that works together stays together, and you can't work with anyone if you don't log in to start with. Black Desert Online wants...
Massively OP Podcast Episode 222: A good EVEning to be invaded
Brendan joins Justin and Bree for a sponsored segment on EVE Online's upcoming expansion and Fanfest world tour, plus news from FFXIV, Dauntless, Astellia, Black Desert, and DCUO, with mailbag topics on Old School RuneScape and MMO cinematic trailers.
New MMO Starbase pretty much sounds like EverQuest Next in space plus robots
Finnish developer Frozenbyte just dropped a brand-new MMO on the Steam store: It's called Starbase, and it's set to launch into early access "later...
The Invasion begins with EVE Online’s latest expansion
Abyssal Deadspace was not enough to hold the Triglavians, which means dire things for New Eden. But more importantly, it means new content for...
Wild West Online rebrands as New Frontier, now with steampunk and alien monsters
You know what they say: When a horse is beaten to death, that's just a good opportunity to reanimate it as a steampunk monstrosity.
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The Stream Team: Diving into Dead by Daylight
One of the games listed in the unique section of our survival sandbox guides is Dead by Daylight. However, this horror game isn't quite...
The Daily Grind: What made you leave the last MMO you quit?
The last few years, I think I've had a healthier relationship with MMOs, chiefly because I've pressured myself less into playing things I knew...
The MOP Up: Conan Exiles pops its god bubbles
Bubbles. They are marvelous things that thrill children, turn gum into an art form, and apparently ward off evil barbarians from being naughty. Of...
RuneScape: Banks are bettered, RuneFest approaches, and Old School gets better support
There's a lot buzzing and swirling about in RuneScape's neck of the woods, so let's catch up with this long-running title. In fact, that...
EVE Evolved: Getting ready for the Invasion in EVE Online
EVE Online's Invasion expansion lands in just two days on May 28th, and there are plenty of things you can do now to make...
Wurm Online is about to preview its big May 30 update
Venerable MMORPG sandbox Wurm Online is gearing up for an update on May 30th, and while we don't have complete patch notes yet, we...
Star Citizen begins early testing for alpha 3.5.1, answers Tumbril Ranger questions, and shows off plants
Hi friends! Would you like to hear more about Star Citizen stuff? Of course you would! And if you don't, make sure to tell...
The Survivalist: What ever happened to the smaller survival sandbox MMOs? Part two
Last week we learned what was up with a number of the smaller survival sandbox MMOs. Sadly, some have faded away, but others are...
