The publisher Bandai Namco has announced a new free-to-play MMORPG for the Xbox One. They promise combo-based gameplay with great graphics for Bless Unleashed. The release date is expected to be in 2019.
On the sidelines of Gamescom, Bandai Namco announced that they are developing a free-to-play MMORPG. We summarize what is already known. However, there isn’t much yet.
Who is developing it? The studio “Round 8 Studio” from Neowiz Games is developing the new MMORPG “Bless Unleashed”. Neowiz recently developed a PC MMORPG with Bless, which was not a big success.
It is unclear how far Bless and “Bless Unleashed” are connected. It will not simply be a port of Bless – Bless was developed with the “Unreal Engine 3” – “Bless Unleashed” relies on the Unreal Engine 4.
When is the new MMORPG coming out? The game is planned for the first half of 2019. It will be a free-to-play MMORPG for the “Xbox One” family.
Is Bless Unleashed also coming for the PS4? That is still unknown. It has not been announced or confirmed yet. There is a small loophole. It is said that the game is “being developed for consoles” and will be released “first on Xbox One”.
Combat and graphics are emphasized – Open World
“Bless Unleashed” targets hardcore MMO fans: The game is aimed at hardcore MMO players who are looking for an epic journey. Bless Unleashed is specifically developed for modern consoles. With the Unreal Engine 4, it aims to provide a “visually stunning experience”.
Bandai Namco especially emphasizes “combat” and graphics as great strengths. The game runs on Unreal Engine 4. There is also talk of an “open, persistent world.”
How is the combat? It is said to have a “deep and rewarding combat system” with a combo and dodging mechanic. The new MMORPG will also include PvE and PvP.
What does the game have to do with Bless? That is not known at the moment. It could be that it takes place in the world of Bless. However, it has been stated that it is not a port and promised that it will not pull resources from the PC MMORPG.
- New MMORPG Bless Unleashed is not an Xbox port of Bless Online
- What will happen to the old Bless when the new Bless Unleashed comes?
How many classes will there be? There will be five “traditional” classes, including Arcane Mage and the bloodthirsty Berserker.
Sounds like pure action MMORPG
This is how the game sounds so far: Bless Unleashed sounds like a real action MMORPG with fantasy elements. It sounds like a modern version of TERA – without much frills and with a focus on combat.
Currently, there is no further information. We will follow the game on Mein MMO and keep an eye on it. It is indeed rare for a new MMORPG to be announced today.
