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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Cube World resumes active development
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No Man’s Sky has neither missions nor collectibles
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The MOP Up: Players choose Lineage II classic server name (December 6, 2015)
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Gloria Victis revises combat mechanics and more
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Space Engineers’ lead dev details the planetary construction process
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Leaderboard: What will you be doing most often in Star Citizen?
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