It’s Time to Block out the Haters in Trove’s Latest Update: Block Party

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It’s Time to Block out the Haters in Trove’s Latest Update: Block Party

Today, MMORPG publisher gamigo builds up some player defenses and introduces new fun mechanics and balances to their classes in the voxel MMO Trove: Block Party Update! Also kicking off today is the fight of the century between two cuisines hoping to reign supreme in the Healthy Food vs. Junk Food Event, now available from September 9 to September 23. An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but how does it fare against a sugary snack?

Watch the Trove Healthy Food vs. Junk Food Trailer


Brace yourselves for an update most epic, as Trove finally receives the highly-requested Combat Block! Combat Block is a new system that can protect Trovians from death, with each point accumulated preventing a single damaging attack. Along with this mechanic, mysterious new items called Mystic Gems have been added to the item pool. Mystic Gems can be found in Gem Boxes obtained in Long Shade Difficulty (15), and will help Trovians extend their power even further, allowing them to take on the toughest of enemies. Additionally, players can expect buffs to classes like Chrolomancer, Gunslinger, Vanguardian, and more. Now that the mechanics are in place, it’s time for a good old-fashioned food fight in the new Healthy Food vs Junk Food event!

To get this combat of the cuisines underway, players will meet Qubesly in the main hub, where he’ll introduce the conflict between the visiting delegates. The Highlands champion healthy fare, determined to stay fit as fiddles, while the Candorians swear by Junk Food and satisfying their cravings. Each side’s representative will try to sway the player to their side, giving them insight into how entrenched the feud is.

Throughout the event, Trovians will meet with a mysterious NPC — a grape-peddling Skeleton Cat that lurks in the shadows of the Hub’s event area. It seems to have inside knowledge of the squabble, hinting that it knows which foods really pull the delegates’ loyalties. The cat will also reward you with tasty morsels based on the level of tribute given.

As players progress through the event, they’ll learn the main point of contention at the center of the feud: grapes. The Highlands claim grapes are a healthy snack, while the Candorians preach them as a sweet treat. Trovians are then faced with the ultimate crossroads: which side of the food pyramid do they think grapes land? They’ll feed grapes to the denizens of whichever side they choose, with the ultimate decision being determined by a good old-fashioned vote. Casting a vote produces a Proof of Vote, which is needed to craft this event’s rewards.

Key Gameplay Features of Trove:

Cubular Classes: Cube-kind can be anything they want! Master classes include Knight, Gunslinger, Ice Sage, Dracolyte, and Pirate-with-a-parrot, with awesome abilities ranging from impressive ninja techniques to deliciously yet deadly ice cream crushes

Infinite and Fully Destructible: Roam through colorful, voxel-based realms, including untamed wilds and worlds made of candy, before using skills to destroy them, one beautiful block at a time

Imagine It, Build It: Add to the land with all manner of building and crafting options, including a Cornerstone (mobile base), huge Club Worlds, dungeons, dragons, costumes, and even swords made out of bacon

Lots of Loot: Loot to the heart’s content with all manner of shimmering treasures and mighty rewards to unlock and uncover throughout the land, such as special gear, ships, decorations, and collectibles

Trove is available free to play on Windows PC via Steam and the official website, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

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