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 Elder Scrolls Online shows off exploration in its last ‘This Is TESOTU’ video
Do you like to explore stuff? You know, wander off into the wild blue yonder in zones and just see what you can see?...
Explorer-centric Wander launches June 4th with new Hira form
Explorers rejoice! On June 4th, those who revel in the non-combat aspects of MMOs will be able to meander aimlessly through the wilds of...
Shards’ project lead talks development, pay-for-mods, and more
What's up with Shards Online this week? Well, quite a bit according to project lead and Ultima Online veteran Derek Brinkmann. MassivelyOP recently caught up with...
Xsyon to host first capture the flag event this weekend
Got the urge to prove your PvP skills and get rewarded for it? Xsyon is holding its first ever Capture the Flag event this...
Runescape offers big summer update plans at a discount
Interested in having fun in RuneScape over the summer? The amount of stuff being added to the game over the next few months is...
Massively Opinionated: Which MMO is the stickiest?
In this episode, Larry, Tina, Cosmic Engine, and Jason debate what makes MMORPGs sticky and which game has done it the best.
Albion Online’s latest feature video focuses on farming
If farming is your thing, then Albion Online may be your game. Sandbox Interactive has released a new video highlighting the feature and explaining...
Tree of Life sprouts up on Steam early access
The wait for the Tree of Life is over barely after it began! The survival sandbox is now available in early access form on...
Beta testing starts for Elite: Dangerous’ Powerplay update
The next major update for Elite: Dangerous is going to really shake up how the game is played. The Powerplay update previewed a month...
The Daily Grind: If it were 2003 again, which MMO would you play?
Fun hypothetical: Let's say that all of us -- including Massively Overpowered -- were thrown back in time 12 years to 2003. There's no...
Villagers and Heroes gets a do-over with Reborn
Class-based sandbox Villagers and Heroes is looking to update its image in the coming weeks as the title reinvents itself as Villagers and Heroes:...
Xsyon’s trade update is now live
Xsyon players are enjoying their second major update this month, thanks to the recent trade patch, which follows on the heels of the architecture...
Das Tal adds cheaper Kickstarter tier, playtest weekend
Lots of new info just came out on the systems of the open-world battle arena Das Tal, but today's news blast is financial in nature....
Star Citizen suffers huge asset leak, answers community questions
It's not been the best week for Star Citizen. The upcoming space sim suffered a massive 48 GB data leak after a community manager...
ArcheAge’s ‘altogether different’ approach to server merges
Trion hasn't formally announced server merges for ArcheAge yet, but the publisher is at least thinking about it, judging by a forum post made by...
MapleStory 2 might be launching on July 2nd
With the conclusion of its beta testing periods, everyone is wondering when MapleStory 2 is actually going to launch in its native South Korea,...
The Daily Grind: How can MMOs design for both vets and newbies?
This morning's Daily Grind question comes to us from Kickstarter donor Specus, who asks,
I've seen many games where new players have trouble joining a...
Survival sandbox Novus Inceptio is now on Greenlight
Post-apocalyptic sci-fantasy MMO Novus Inceptio is now on Steam Greenlight. The indie title aims to diverge from current MMO norms and create an "integrated...
EverQuesting: Learning about Landmark’s dungeons
I thought I saw a dev dungeon reference. I did! I did see a dev dungeon reference! And it's about time.
I have to admit...
Das Tal continues Kickstarter push with a megaton of new info
Have you been keeping up with Das Tal's Kickstarter updates? The game's crowdfunding drive has hit its midpoint, and Fairytale Distillery has posted everything from an...
