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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EVE Fanfest 2015: EVE is getting customisable structures and player-built stargates
It's often said that EVE Online is ultimately built by its players and that the developer's job is to produce the tools for players...
EverQuesting: Celebrating EQ’s 16th year
Happy birthday, sweet sixteen! That's the song going through the air this week as EverQuest celebrates its latest claim to fame: membership in an...
The Stream Team: Getting spacey in Landmark
If you think everything about Landmark is fantasy, think again! We've seen planes, trains, and even some automobiles in this sandbox. Now MassivelyOP's MJ wants...
ArcheAge patrons perturbed at Trion’s gift to former players
When's the last time we had a good ArcheAge controversy? Actually who cares, because Trion has stepped up to the plate with a new...
CCP releases new EVE: Valkyrie trailer at Fanfest
Space combat fans, you'll want to have a look at the new Valkyrie trailer released at EVE Fanfest 2015 this week. It was captured...
EVE Fanfest 2015 begins, promises new VR tech and huge EVE reveal
It's the time of year again when EVE Online fans and developers from around the world make the annual pilgrimage to a frozen volcanic...
EVE Online adds buddy invites to trial accounts
EVE Online, like many MMOs, is best enjoyed with a friend, if for no other reason than to have at least one other person...
Origins of Malu begins early access on March 20th with PvP only
Origins of Malu will be launching its early access program this Friday, March 20th, with a buy-to-play hybrid model. The indie sandbox will initially...
There are lots of combat changes in Darkfall’s latest patch
Darkfall's latest set of patch notes details quite a few combat changes for the FFA PvP fantasy sandbox. Aventurine has tweaked player movement and...
Elite: Dangerous names space station after Terry Pratchett
Fantasy comedy writer Terry Pratchett, who passed away last week at the age of 66, will be honored with a place among the stars...
Working As Intended: Six things I expect from serious MMO PvP
With PvP-encrusted MMORPGs like Camelot Unchained, Crowfall, and even Revival on the genre's horizon, I have a glimmer of hope that the future of MMO...
Landmark is abolishing claim upkeep
Landmark landowners who are weary of mining copper to keep their claims will soon earn a reprieve. While today's hotfix disables the ability to...
Pathfinder Online adding leadership ranks and vaults with version 6
Next week, Pathfinder Online will continue its alpha rollout with the early enrollment version 6 patch. The team posted a features overview yesterday to...
Landmark will have just one more character wipe
Ever since players learned Landmark will definitely have another character wipe, we've all been very eager to know all the details. Those details are now in:...
Not So Massively: HoN’s Grimm Hunt, HEX’s 100k tourney, and Descent’s reboot
It's been a packed week in the world of online multiplayer gaming, with competitive tournament announcements, patches, and tons of new videos. Microsoft may...
Star Citizen’s SXSW trailer features the social module
Did you miss last weekend's SXSW Star Citizen presentation? If so, you also missed a first look at the title's social module, which debuted...
Sex and horror will mix in Revival
Revival is definitely aiming for a mature rating, as the horror MMO is also hinting that sex will be a part of the game....
The Daily Grind: Which MMO was better than you expected?
I've been dabbling in Ascent: The Space Game here lately, even though I keep telling myself that I'm done with early access titles. It's...
Utherous is a new sandbox MMO made with Atavism
If you're wondering what sort of games can be made with Unity-based Atavism MMO Creator, look no further than Utherous. It's an open world...
Xsyon gets a ‘massive architecture update’
Fun fact: Xsyon is one of two words that I constantly misspell. The other is archaeology.
In other news, Xsyon got a "massive architecture update"...
