Monsters now drop an "essence" that can be used to guard a port or mine from other players. While you own it, you'll slowly acquire resources from it. Other player can come and defeat your guards though.
There is also now a pack mule that can carry your extra gear.
Finally, there is a new chicken themed quest. Help the farmer with his rowdy chicken.
There have also been bug fixes for lag when switching segments and for macroing actions.