The MMORPG classic Neverwinter is receiving a huge update with Dragonbone Vale in January. This not only brings new areas but also a grappling hook and battles against evil cultists. We at MeinMMO summarize.
What is the new update? On January 11, a new and massive update will be released for the MMORPG Neverwinter (on consoles on February 8). It is called Dragonbone Vale and takes you deep into the Sword Mountains to fight the dragon cult.
Since this will be really challenging on your own, the newly formed alliance “Shield of the North” stands by your side, consisting of the Lords’ Alliance, the Emerald Enclave, the Hand of Fate, and the Harpers.
You start the new expansion in an alliance war camp and make further preparations there to delve deeper into the valley and disrupt the rituals of the dragon cult.
You can expect not only completely new mechanics but also four new areas that are thematically adapted to the update. All this is summarized as a new adventure zone where you can really let loose.
What are the new features? At the center of the update “Dragonbone Vale” is the adventure zone and the ongoing fight against the cultists and their corruption. You can look forward to the following innovations:
- The grappling hook, which allows you to move around more easily
- Quests in the new adventure zone, where you can actively change the map
- Heroic encounters in the areas where the corruption is strongest
- The 4th area will be added in a new update on February 8 (March 8 for consoles) and will already provide new content
What is in the adventure zone?
The adventure zone is divided into four map sections, three of which are available right at the start of the update. On these maps, you need to protect supply caravans and master other tasks to help the alliance achieve victory.
In the process, you will constantly fight against the corruption of the dragon cultists, who pose a constant threat in the new adventure zone. Your task is to push back this corruption by completing various tasks and making your way to the heart of the cultists.
The new grappling hook: Exclusively in the adventure zone, you will receive a new tool to make traversing the terrain easier and more fun. The grappling hook helps you overcome large distances and height differences.
These hooks are indestructible and are therefore available to you at all times to be used at specific points. It helps you explore the steep mountains to the last nook.
Impressive fortresses await you in the new areas
The new adventure zone is divided into four new, large regions where there are various tasks and battles to undertake. The first three areas are available immediately after the update, while the last area will be released on February 8 as part of an additional content update.
For consoles, the additional content update will be released exactly one month later, on March 8.
The Wetzsteindickicht: In the new area Wetzsteindickicht, you will mainly encounter members of the Emerald Enclave, who have established a base in the forested area of the valley.
There, they conduct magical research to push back the cult’s corruption. Together with Etrien Sael, who has offered her help, you join the efforts to restore balance in the thicket.
In this area, you assist the researchers and mages of the enclave. They want to ensure that nature regains control over the corruption in the thicket.
Stillwater: Under the leadership of Sergeant Knox, the Lords’ Alliance commands in Stillwater. They have erected an impressive fortress as a post for the fight against the cult.
From this fortress, you support reconnaissance missions and supply deliveries to the other camps. You prepare to attack the dragon cult’s war camp.
You will assume the warrior and organizational tasks of the alliance when you stand by Sergeant Knox’s side in Stillwater and fight with him and his soldiers.
Wyrmbruch: In Wyrmbruch, you find yourself in a dragon graveyard. The valley was once the place where ancient dragons spent their final moments before dying. You can expect lots of cool dragon skeletons.
In the meantime, the place serves as a dig site for the red wizards of Tay, who are collecting dragon bones to support the rituals of the dragon cult.
Your task is to assist the Hand of Fate, led by Celeste, in stopping the experiments of the red wizards and pushing back the corruption while fending off the constant onslaught of undead hordes.
What else is coming?
Scaley Plague Heights: What exactly lies in Scaley Plague Heights is currently uncertain. The fourth map will be added on February 8 with the new content update.
Behind a magical barrier, the dragon cult and the red wizards of Tay are said to be hiding and making preparations. However, what exactly they plan is not yet known to the alliance.
The adventure zone is thus a lively and ever-changing war against the cultists. A similar mechanic was already present in Guild Wars 2 with the Misty Shore, which also generated a lot of enthusiasm.
Are you looking forward to the update in Neverwinter? What is your highlight (and why is it the grappling hook)? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
