The Taiwanese game developer Runewaker has announced a new action MMORPG named Embergarde. First video footage shows that the game is heavily inspired by the Diablo series. However, the release date for the game is not yet known.
Hack & Slay MMO with Random Dungeons
The creators of Runes of Magic and Dragon’s Prophet have revealed some interesting details about the upcoming Embergarde. The skill system is said to be inspired by Path of Exile, although it won’t reach its complexity. They are particularly proud of the random dungeons that are generated anew each time – both monsters and layout. This system is known from Diablo and other games in the action RPG genre.
Another highlight is the equipment system. Here there are no limitations on classes. If a wizard wants to fight with a sword, it should be possible. This will allow for a broad range of different play styles.
Closed Beta Not Far Away
The official trailer, which was presented at the Taipei Game Show 2015, shows many similarities to the Blizzard classic. The developers say that the game is 80 percent finished and that 4 classes are already playable, but they will not announce a release date yet. At least, a demo version of Embergarde could be played at the Game Show. The first closed beta is also expected to be on the cusp of being released.
Surely, in the coming weeks, we will learn more about the new game from Runewaker; meanwhile, they are also looking for a publisher for the Western market. It will be particularly interesting to see why the developers call it an MMORPG and what features are associated with it.
