The developers of Ready-Up Studios have launched their Kickstarter campaign for a new game. Oath is set to be an action-packed sandbox MMORPG aimed at hardcore PvE players.
What is Oath? Oath is a planned free-to-play MMORPG that will focus on group PvE and guild-based as well as arena-based PvP battles. The game is expected to be funded through a shop offering cosmetic content.
Oath has been in development for about 8 months and plans to conduct the first alpha tests in the third and fourth quarters of 2019. These tests will then be followed by a total of three beta phases.
It is being developed in Unreal Engine 4 and relies on SpatialOS for the backend. This system is designed to enable huge player numbers.
Oath aims to shine with action-packed fights
In a video, developer Ethan presents the features of Oath, emphasizing how important the combat system is to them.
This is how combat works in Oath: Oath uses an action combat system where you can simply attack and hit enemies before you or in line with the shot arrow.
Some skills have what is called “Homing.” They follow the target if it was in the crosshairs at the time of firing the projectile. However, there are also skills that lock onto the targeted enemy and then attack.
As an example, a group of wolves was shown. First, you move the crosshair over all four wolves, then the skill is activated and hits them.
Additionally, there is ground targeting for AoE and skills that cause damage right in front of the character. Support and healing skills either automatically hit all party members or are also distributed via crosshairs.
To keep the system dynamic, there is a dodge roll. Due to the very simple graphics and clear animations of the enemies, it seems you can use this roll effectively.
These are the classes: Oath currently has seven classes:
- Knight
- Berserker
- Pyromancer
- Cryomancer
- Ranger
- Rogue
- Guardian
Only the Guardian is supposed to take on a healer/support role. However, he should still be able to deal damage and level up alone.
As development progresses, additional classes will be added to the game.
Oath plans raids for 20 players and they are supposed to be challenging
What can we expect in the PvE endgame? Oath is focusing on group content and wants to introduce dungeons, raids, and other challenging PvE content. The focus will be on player collaboration.
Groups for dungeons consist of 5 players, while raids will require 20 players. There will also be world bosses that are supposed to be challenging.
What can we expect in the PvP endgame? For PvP, arenas with 1v1, 2v2, and Capture the Flag are planned. Additionally, duels can be fought against each other in the open world.
A highlight will be guild fights. Guilds can claim a location after completing certain tasks and spending gold, and then construct a fortress as they wish.
Guilds can then challenge other guilds and attempt to conquer each other’s fortress. Open world PvP is currently not planned.
The funding of the MMORPG
How is the development funded? Ready-Up Studios is a new developer studio consisting of 5 employees. They are developing the game together and according to their own statements, they have already completed the basic systems.
With their Kickstarter campaign, they aim to raise at least $35,000. They believe this is the minimum necessary to reach beta status. Anything above that will be invested in improvements to the game and potentially new hires.
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