Not long now, and we will find out how Bless plays in the Steam version. The developers have revealed some new details, including about the combat system and microtransactions.
Many MMO fans are looking forward to Bless, because even though the open PvP has received some criticism, many hope for a classic gaming experience. This is being specially adapted for the release on Steam to provide fans with the most pleasant version possible.
All new brings May – Bless introduces features
Bless will receive a new combat system for the Steam version, which starts its early access phase in May. The developers have now spoken a bit more about this. The new system aims to make confrontations “rhythmic”:
Rhythmic Combat
- You need to select two combat stance skills from a total of six and combine them with four general skills that suit your class well. If you use these skills in combo attacks, you will receive special effects. So first you choose a combat stance, then a skill, and then a combo.
- Fights offer more action through this dynamic combo system. Combos are very important and bring out the full potential of a class. Therefore, you should master as many combos as possible.
In addition to these changes to the combat system, there are also adjustments to how you acquire and improve skills in the game:
New Skill System
- The Steam version of Bless not only allows you to improve your equipment, but it is also very important to learn new skills and increase their values.
- You level up skills by collecting special gems. Microtransactions will not affect the number of gems you can earn.
Party Buffs
- Bless will unleash its full potential when you are part of a party with other players. To encourage you to seek out teammates, party members will receive benefits.
- Depending on how many members the party has and which classes and races are represented, the leader can choose a combat effect and a “lifestyle” effect and apply these as buffs to the other party members. Lifestyle effects are buffs that impact activities outside of combat.
And what about the microtransactions?
Many fans of Bless are wondering what the microtransactions will be like. The developers have also commented on this, explaining that everyone will love the in-game shop.
- The Steam version of Bless is supposed to offer no pay-to-win elements and provide very user-friendly microtransactions.
- Content Token Shop: The in-game shop offers the opportunity to buy functional items with a special in-game currency called Content Tokens. These are items that have real utility and are not just cosmetic. You earn Content Tokens through gameplay.
- Lumena Shop: With Lumena, an in-game currency that you purchase with real money, you acquire cosmetic items and convenience items in this shop.
- The Lumena Exchange Center allows you to convert your Content Tokens into Lumena. This allows you to shop in the Lumena Shop without spending money (aside from the purchase of the game).
Soon, the developers will delve deeper into these systems, which make Bless an interesting gaming experience in the Steam version.
What do you think about this? How do these features sound, and what do you think about the microtransactions?
In May, the early access version of the MMORPG Bless will launch, then we will see how the features feel.
