Cryptic Studios have released a new trailer for the MMORPG Neverwinter and the community is speculating what it means. Will the gigantic cult dungeon Undermountain be introduced?
A Mysterious Teaser Raises Curiosity
What happened? Cryptic Studios released the trailer “Yawning Portal Teaser”. It shows a scene in the tavern “The Yawning Portal”, which is located in the great city of Waterdeep in the Forgotten Realms. The innkeeper informs an adventuring party that the darkness is very dangerous for a group of heroes who want to become legends. But at the “Yawning Portal”, there is always a table waiting for them.
In addition to the tavern, there is a huge well that leads downwards.
What does this mean? The “Yawning Portal” is a famous place in the Forgotten Realms. Because here is the entrance to one of the largest and most dangerous dungeons in the fantasy world: Undermountain.
The dungeon has already been the setting for many adventures of the “Pen & Paper” role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. For many players, it represents a kind of cult dungeon, as it is so gigantic and dangerous monsters roam there, guarding powerful loot. Additionally, the cult role-playing game Eye of the Beholder from 1990 took place in Undermountain.
It seems that Undermountain will be introduced in a future expansion to the MMORPG Neverwinter.
Players Hope for Undermountain
How are players reacting? The community on Reddit shares the same suspicion and is already excited.
“It’s probably the introduction of the dungeon of the mad mage,” says ChrisTheDog.
The “Dungeon of the Mad Mage” is an adventure for D&D that introduces players to Undermountain. Adventurers must battle through a dangerous labyrinth full of traps and monsters to find the mad mage Halaster Blackcloak. This is just the start of the adventures set in the vast dungeon. More adventures build on this, creating an epic story around Undermountain.
Here is why players are excited: If Undermountain is introduced, then Neverwinter players can expect not only a gigantic dungeon but also a return to more serious themes. The last addon “The Heart of Fire” was lighthearted, which didn’t sit well with everyone.
Moreover, a true mega-dungeon might be waiting for players here.
When will there be more information? Currently, it is unclear when Cryptic Studios will reveal more about this mysterious project. It is also currently unknown whether further changes to the game will be made with a new expansion, as was the case with crafting.
What are fans wishing for? Even though the overall content with Undermountain is well-received (if it is indeed Undermountain), players also desire new classes and generally something new in terms of gameplay. However, the developers are keeping quiet on this, focusing more on story content.
