Asheron’s Call 2, a complicated ups and downs
As a sequel to the classic MMORPG Asheron’s Call, the development team from Turbine released Asheron’s Call 2 in 2002. At the time, there were reports of payment issues, as a credit card was needed for a subscription. This and other factors likely led to too few subscribers, leading to Asheron’s Call 2 being shut down in 2005 while the first part continued to run.
Here the story could end, but …
In December 2012, the development team from Turbine announced that Asheron’s Call 2 would be returning. Gaming sites reported about a resurrection, and players were excited. Anyone who had an active subscription for Asheron’s Call could play the sequel for free. This worked as a sort of beta.
Happy ending? No, unfortunately, it took another downturn. In December 2016, it was announced that the development teams would leave Turbine, taking their MMOs with them: Lord of the Rings Online and Dungeons and Dragons Online. However, Asheron’s Call was left behind.
After nearly 20 years of development, the team of Asheron’s Call (2) was proud of their work, but could not continue the game’s existence. Asheron’s Call 2 was closed for the second time on January 31. This time, the original title also said goodbye.
This hit the community hard – In the video, a 74-year-old veteran bids farewell to Asheron’s Call.
