While our own Eliot Lefebvre has already explored the complexities of gacha mechanics in his insightful Gachapwned series, gacha-based games remain a recurring topic here at MOP—especially major titles making waves in the MMO-adjacent space. Today, we’re rounding up key updates from three juggernauts in our new Gacha Banner roundup. Dive in and share your thoughts below!
Wuthering Waves kicks things off with its Unfading Melody of Life update on July 24th. The patch introduces two story chapters, the labyrinthine Fabricatorium of the Deep zone, and the water-manipulating character Phrolova. Players can also look forward to streamlined echo upgrades with auto-tuners and the option to disable battle themes for a more immersive experience. Catch the preview below:
Genshin Impact transports travelers to the tropical Sunspray Summer Resort in Natlan starting July 30th. The update features beachside events awarding a four-star claymore, debut character Ineffa (wielding storm magic), and tutorials for new combat mechanics. Meanwhile, Hoyoverse teases a game art exhibition in France this September. Preview the summer festivities here:
Tower of Fantasy’s Chinese servers are shaking things up with a “Warped Server” experiment launching in August. This overhaul removes gacha mechanics—weapons become freely obtainable—while emphasizing MMO elements like guild bases, co-op content, and an auction house. Seasonal updates will refresh content periodically, though global players await news of a wider release.
Sources: Press releases, Reddit
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