Developer Need Games has released a new trailer for the action RPG Undecember. It shows the first fast-paced gameplay scenes reminiscent of games like Diablo or Path of Exile (PoE). MeinMMO shows you what is known so far about the hack and slash.
What is Undecember? It is an online action RPG from developer Need Games. Not much is known about the game so far. One thing is certain:
- It will be an online action RPG and hack and slash game
- It will be played from a top-down perspective, as is common in well-known genre representatives like Diablo and PoE
- It is expected to offer extensive character development systems
- PvP, dungeons, and raids will be included
The game was already presented in 2020 and comes from former developers of the MMO Lost Ark. We reported back then about the possible competitor for Diablo 4.
Now Need Games has released the first trailer, which we show you here:
Fast-paced gameplay reminiscent of Diablo and PoE
What does the trailer show? The video shows some combat scenes from Undecember. You also get a first impression of the different classes of the action RPG. What they are called is still unknown.
A few classes can already be clearly distinguished:
- A warrior with sword and shield
- Wizard with different elemental spells
- A kind of agile rogue
- A warrior with a two-handed weapon
- A archer class
Additionally, you can see the dark graphic style, hordes of enemies, and some large foes that are likely the game’s bosses. Overall, it strongly reminds of Diablo, with the art style oriented towards similar dark fantasy.
Diablo competitor from former Lost Ark developers?
Why could it compete with Diablo 4? Need Games, the team behind Undecember, has experience in developing action RPGs (Lost Ark) and mobile games (Lineage 2 Revolution). Both games were quite successful.
Developer Smilegate was able to earn more than $26 million within just two months after the beta launch of Lost Ark at the end of 2018, according to FreeMMOStation (via FreeMMOStation.com). Lineage 2 Revolution recorded over 5 million users at the beginning of 2018.
Whether Undecember can really compete with the giants of the genre remains to be seen until we know more about the game.
When is Undecember supposed to be released? The game is currently announced for the second half of 2021.
For which platforms will Undecember be released? The action RPG has been announced for PC and mobile devices. The developers have not yet mentioned a release date. However, crossplay between PC and smartphones is an option.
What do you think of Undecember? Is the game interesting to you? Let us know your opinion.
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