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 Stream Team: Celebrating Conan Exiles’ 6th anniversary
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Star Wars Galaxies Legends is adding the YT-1300 house with Deep Space Comms space PvP update
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Enter to win a copy of the newly launched V Rising on Steam courtesy of Stunlock
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Kakao Q1 2024: ArcheAge 2 and Chrono Odyssey are apparently back on track for 2025
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Vampire survivalbox V Rising officially departs early access with the launch of 1.0 Ruins of Mortium
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