Currently, Ember Sword is an indie MMORPG in development, reminiscent of a mix between Ultima Online and Runescape.
Fans of classic sandbox MMORPGs should take notice: Ember Sword aims to impress with gameplay mechanics that were very popular about 15 to 20 years ago and are making a comeback today.
A New, Classic MMO
What is Ember Sword? Ember Sword is a sandbox MMORPG where you enjoy the freedom to take your own path in the vibrant game world.
- It is played from an isometric perspective from above
- The MMO utilizes an anime graphic style
- There are no classes. You develop your hero according to your preferences based on skills
- You can own land and build your house or a shop there
- Crafting plays an important role
- The game’s economy is player-driven, making trading significant
- In the wilderness, you fight against dangerous monsters
- You can team up with other players or compete against them in open-world PvP
Free2Play and Crossplay
What payment model does Ember Sword use? The MMORPG will be released as a free-to-play game. There will be no loot boxes or pay-to-win elements. Instead, you will use an optional subscription and must pay fees for trading and selling self-created items on the marketplace.
For which systems will the MMO be released? Ember Sword will be coming to PC and mobile devices. Crossplay is possible. Whether you play on PC via the client, in the browser, or on a smartphone, all players will interact in the same world.
When will the online game be released? Currently, there is no release date yet. However, you can register on the official website to be informed about news or the planned early access phase.
Who is the game aimed at? If you loved Ultima Online and simply want to do whatever comes to mind freely in a sandbox, then Ember Sword might be a game of your taste. However, it’s still too early to say more about the title. The developers need to reveal more details first.
