Ultima Online’s Publish 120 is chugging away on the test server — and with it a five-part event called The Rifted Crown that sounds pretty intriguing.

“Could this sickness be linked to the King’s disappearance?” Broadsword asks. “What is the true cause behind these mysterious events? Brave adventurers are urgently needed to uncover the truth. Speak to Guard Captain Thorne at Castle Blackthorn to begin your investigation into the kingdom’s crisis.” (Thanks, David!)

And this is just the beginning of the rest of the news! Read on for a roundup of other smaller MMO news stories and videos from this past week in this edition of The MOP Up (and if you don’t see a news story that we should have covered, drop us a tip)!

Wuthering Waves recently celebrated its first anniversary with a fan gathering in Los Angeles that included cosplay and music.

Throne and Liberty’s Royal Star battle pass is active now through early July.

Enshrouded’s latest changelog covers improvements to visuals and a tighter hitbox for gliders.

May’s economic report is out for EVE Online, so put on your space glasses and get reading.

Read up on a new DC Universe Online short story called “Rise and Fall.”

DayZ’s latest update is here with dynamic events, expanded weapons, and a driving overhaul:

The MMO industry pumps out more and more news every year – no site could possibly cover everything. That’s why we gather together all the extras every week in The MOP Up, our a weekly compilation of MMO info we don’t want lost in the cracks of time. Send us your news bits through our tips line!