For ArcheAge, the sandbox MMORPG from Trion Worlds, the new Update 3.0 Revelation will be released on December 10, 2016. With new regions, plenty of building space, and two new races, it brings a lot of additional content to the game. We explain what changes with the upcoming update and why ArcheAge should be worth a visit, especially for newcomers and returning players.
ArcheAge has been around for two years now, and the anniversary update in September already brought decent innovations. For example, new zones for even more guild castles, a free-for-all PvP arena for eight players, and upgradable underwear. But this pales in comparison to the abundance of new content that the big Update 3.0 Revelation will bring in December.
Housing, Housing, and more Housing!
The housing in ArcheAge has always been one of the game’s highlights. We could build amazing structures in ArcheAge. As long as you can still find a building plot, because the best spots are highly sought after. But in Revelation, no one has to worry about being left out, as there are said to be up to 1,200 new plots of land in the new region of Ahnimar, so there’s plenty of room for home ideas! The entire zone is basically a huge housing area.
Ahnimar also offers a retreat from PvP, as a ceasefire exists among players in the zone. Instead, we can fully concentrate on PvE, farming, crafting, and role-playing here. Craftsmen in particular can look forward to even more crafting levels and create even better items, such as tradable cars! Additionally, we can try out the new “community system”. Every day, we can complete special tasks for our neighborhood.
This gives us resources and trading goods, gradually upgrading the neighborhood until it donates particularly valuable items. The community system is not limited to Ahnimar, but applies everywhere building is allowed.
A funny feature is provided by the neighborhoods in the regions “Ynystere” and “Slagmoor”. Here, gigantic cannons stand, and upon reaching Community Level 3, the next player who enters the cannon can set a community on the neighboring continent as a target and fire upon it. The unfortunate neighborhood loses all its progress and is reset to level 1. A little PvP is probably necessary.
New Server Specifically for Newcomers
Competitive MMORPGs with sandbox elements like ArcheAge often have the problem that potential players are hesitant to dive into such a game. Unlike pure theme parks, other players have already made their mark on the game world over months and years and may have taken everything for themselves. Therefore, many players, despite their interest, do not even attempt to enter.
With the launch of Revelation, Trion offers a special feature for exactly these players, as there will be two new servers – one in the EU and the other in the USA. On these servers, you may only play with completely new accounts. The same rules apply to everyone, and everyone has to start from scratch, whether they’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Only small goodies like cosmetic items or titles might be possible for according to the developers for founder pack owners, but no extensive starting bonuses like with previous server relaunches. However, there will be no server mergers.
So, anyone who has always wanted to try a sandbox MMO has a great opportunity in December with ArcheAge to be part of it from the beginning!
Beer Bellies Instead of Breasts!
A fresh start with a new account is not for everyone, but with Update 3 Revelation, there is at least a solid reason for a new beginning: The two new races of Dwarves and Warborn! Since we still cannot change our race, anyone who wants to play the new races must also create a new character. So why not start a new account as well?
In terms of design, the two newcomers are well done. The Warborn all look like horned demons from hell, which is no surprise. After all, they were formerly the servant race of the new Overlord Orchidna, who fortunately managed to free themselves from her yoke. Now they fight against their old master and want to make amends for the damage they caused.
The Dwarves, on the other hand, correspond to the classic image from fantasy literature, at least in their male form. We can expect small, stocky bearded men whose proud beer bellies wobble happily, thanks to the brand new “Belly Physics Engine,” much like the ample breasts of the female Warborn. These resemble more sexy succubi than wild hellish creatures. Also cool: Each new race gets its own mount. The Dwarves, for example, get a huge wild boar as their riding animal.
Transform!
The new races are not just nice additions; there are also six new regions designed for them – three for each race. On the way to level 30, we will traverse these lands and complete PvE tasks. At the end of our quest line, we will have reached level 30 and receive a special new ability that is only available to our respective race – the transformation!
This allows us to transform into a combat form that reveals new possibilities in battle. This ability is only available to the two new races and will not be available for the other races. During the transformation, our hero’s normal skills are replaced by five new transformation abilities. However, there should be a whole skill set for the combat form from which we can choose our desired selection.
The Warborn will completely become demons through the transformation, gaining devastating melee attacks that can shred hordes of enemies. The Dwarves, on the other hand, rely on superior firepower and can swing into an armored and armed mech for a while. This high-tech armor features an arsenal of guns, from howitzers to machine guns! With this, the Dwarf blasts everything to bits that gets close to his impressive range.
The transformation is time-limited, starting with a duration of just 30 seconds. But with special upgrades, we can continuously increase that duration up to a maximum of 30 minutes! We have embedded two videos – unfortunately only in Korean – that impressively showcase the capabilities of the transformation.
With Update 3 Revelation, a lot is changing in ArcheAge. And especially for newcomers interested in sandboxes or players who haven’t been around for a while, the launch of the update on December 10 is particularly worthwhile.
Overview of the New Content in ArcheAge 3.0 Revelation
- Two new playable races – The completely redesigned Dwarves of the Nuia faction and the Warborn of the Harani faction not only bring new stories and quests, but also new combat mechanics as they transform into their more powerful forms with special abilities. Both classes have been equipped with new character models and animations to make the inhabitants of Erenor even more diverse.
- Five new environments – Airinfels (the capital of the Dwarves, including the legendary city of Andelph), Oberonwiege, Sonnenbiss wilderness, Rokhalage mountains, and Ahnimar (the ancestral home of the Daru race) offer players five new areas to explore and inhabit.
- Fresh Start Servers – The “Reckoning” server launches in North America, while the “Prophecy” server launches in Europe. On Fresh Start servers, all players start from scratch. The competition is fierce, and the content of Revelation awaits its heroes here too.
- Alternative experience system – Once one of a character’s ten skill trees reaches max level (55), the Abysmal Power skills can be unlocked through a series of quests – the most powerful abilities in the game so far.
- Community upgrades – A significantly improved family system brings better structure to small group play through which familiar friends can form ‘mini-guilds’ with their own perks and activities. Residents of the southern continental areas can work together with their neighbors to improve buildings and receive rewards for their contributions to developing the area.
- New housing areas – Brand new areas for player housing in the open world along with regional trading goods. Players can claim land in the visually diverse new areas and build their dream homes.
- And much more – New items, new equipment, new types of mounts, new crafting recipes, companion animals for combat, and much more can be found in the Revelation expansion.
