The MMORPG Crowfall has set a very big goal: It aims to become the most strategic MMO in the world and even surpass EVE Online in that regard.
What did the developers say about Crowfall? J. Todd Coleman, founder of the developer studio ArtCraft, explained on Twitter: “The development of Crowfall was interesting: When we started, the game relied much more heavily on survival mechanics. Over time, we added more and more strategy and removed the survival mechanics. After launch, we will be the most strategic virtual universe (and in my opinion, even surpass EVE Online).”
What does this mean?
What does “most strategic MMO” mean? Crowfall does not place you in a persistent world where you experience adventures for a long time and improve your hero. You own a so-called Eternal Kingdom, which you continuously expand. To do this, it’s necessary to collect resources and rewards in the Dying Worlds.
To obtain these things, you must fight a campaign in one of the Dying Worlds. For this, you take on a physical form, explore the world, fight against other players – even in siege battles – and collect the resources. When the campaign ends, you return to your Eternal Kingdom and continue to expand it.
So it is more about tactics and strategy as well as good planning than about exploring a world, completing quests, and experiencing adventures.
How is this related to EVE Online? In CCP Games’ MMORPG, planning and strategy are also extremely important. Huge battles are usually planned weeks or months in advance, preparations are made to ensure everything runs smoothly. Even leading guilds or corporations is a rather strategic matter.
So what is Crowfall?
So should we not expect a classic MMORPG? No. Crowfall is not what you would normally expect from an MMORPG. You have to accept that you will keep exploring new worlds and you have to hurry there as well. Because these worlds are destroyed by the so-called Hunger after a certain period of time. So you must try to achieve as much as possible in this time and take everything you need back to your Eternal Kingdom.
Therefore, survival elements are also no longer important. It’s not about surviving in the worlds, but rather collecting as quickly as possible everything you need while fighting against other players. However, every MMORPG fan should be able to have fun.
Who is Crowfall suitable for? According to J. Todd Coleman, all those who look forward to an exciting online game that offers a very strategic gaming experience that can even compete with EVE Online.
When will Crowfall be released? According to J. Todd Coleman, there will be information about the release of the MMORPG very soon. It is expected to happen sooner than many think.
