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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Multiplayer survival sandbox Aloft opens Steam demo for the Open World Survival Crafting Fest
Among the many multiplayer survival sandbox titles being promoted on Steam this week as part of the Steam Open World Survival Crafting Fest is...
Black Desert refines ship gear enhancement for PC, tweaks monster zones on console, and adds a pirate island on mobile
We're once again in a new week for Black Desert, which means that all three versions of the MMORPG have gotten a little something...
Embers Adrift adds new dungeons, a horrible beetle monster, and the ability to form a raid group
We all knew it was coming, but this week it's been made official, as Embers Adrift has brought out its latest large-scale content patch...
EVE Online details Equinox’s updates to corporation features and project management
EVE Online players who either run or belong to a corporation have some things to look forward to when the Equinox update arrives to...
Elite Dangerous makes several major adjustments to Thargoid War mechanics in latest patch
The Thargoid War in Elite: Dangerous that's currently seeing players assault the immense alien motherships known as Titans hasn't been moving at a particularly...
Destiny 2 drops new Final Shape trailer as Steam concurrency is booming
Do long delays make the heart grow fonder? Maybe not, but they sure do give the video team a lot more time to make...
Cozy MMO Brighter Shores says it’s still on track for a Q3 2024 release
For all of you craving a brand-new MMO that hasn't been delayed to death, here's some promising news: Brighter Shores, the cozy skill-based MMO...
The Daily Grind: Do you bring any habits from one MMO to the next?
So a few weekends ago, I was doing overworld questing on my Hobbit Hunter in Lord of the Rings Online when I caught myself...
Old School RuneScape rebalance skills and improves multiple minigames
The dials continue to be turned in Old School RuneScape's latest patch as the MMORPG is keeping up with its Project Rebalance work for...
The Game Archaeologist: Runes of Magic, an MMO that made millions disappear
In more ways than one, the year 2004 was a pivotal one for the MMORPG community. Even as games like City of Heroes, EverQuest...
The Daily Grind: Do you ever feel like you’re outside the wall of an MMO fandom?
It's a disquieting feeling to be around a bunch of people who are "in the know" on a trend or fandom but you're not....
Star Wars Galaxies rogue server SWG Legends has unleashed its massive deep space patch
Earlier this month, the player team behind Star Wars Galaxies rogue server SWG Legends took the wraps off its Deep Space Comms patch -...
Star Citizen debuts the new Ironclad heavy hauler and shares an update on the Polaris capital ship
The Invictus free-fly event continues to be the focus for Star Citizen, particularly as it's being used as a platform to debut all-new and...
Nearly 6500 people tried out sandbox MMORPG BitCraft’s last alpha – the next is coming in June
Following its closed alpha earlier this spring, Clockwork Labs has a new producer letter up how sandbox BitCraft is faring - and where it's...
Perfect Ten: My top 10 favorite MMOs across two decades
Normally in these Perfect Ten lists, I'm very outward-facing. I like to create lists that are as helpful or amusing as possible for others...
Dune Awakening reportedly begins sending out closed beta invites
While Dune: Awakening appears to have failed to strike the hot iron of the recent movie's popularity, it is making something akin to forward...
The Daily Grind: Is there a popular MMORPG you’ve still never played?
I've been playing MMORPGs so long that it's a rare title that I've never tried at all. There are tons of MMOs I've at...
EVE Online highlights Equinox’s expansion to custom ship skin tools
"Vestis virum facit" might be a useful adage when it comes to normal MMORPGs in terms of customizing an outfit, but what if your...
Black Desert revamps Node Wars and ports the North American servers today
Black Desert's promised Node Wars revamp is upon us this week even as the North American servers are on a journey to a new...
Age of Water receives middling player reviews as it addresses problems with mob spawns, rewards, and more
In an ideal world, an early access game evolves and improves over the course of its time in what is essentially beta testing that...
