Warhammer: Odyssey was an MMORPG for Android and iOS that, however, did not include typical mobile elements such as autoplay. For several weeks, the game battled hacker attacks targeting its database. Since mid-March, it has been offline, and now it is clear: It will not return.
What is the attack about? On March 17, the developer Virtual Realms announced that the servers of the games Celtic Heroes and Warhammer: Odyssey were taken offline. The company cited a security breach as the reason.
The databases are said to have been hacked by one or more individuals. The complete code of the games was read and publicly leaked. Account data was not affected, as it was stored on the servers of Apple, Google, and Facebook.
Although Virtual Realms hired an external security company, it apparently did not bring the desired success. They have now announced via Discord that Warhammer: Odyssey will be completely shut down.
The developers apologized for the players not being able to access the servers and thanked them for their support until the shutdown.
What is happening with Celtic Heroes? The second game from Virtual Realms has been sold to a new developer. This developer is supposed to continue operating the game, although according to comments on reddit, there are still issues occurring (via reddit).
Reason for the attacks is unknown
Why was the game hacked? There is no official statement regarding the background. The website MMORPG.com reports, however, that the code from the game Legends of Elumia was also leaked, a Play2Earn game in which cryptocurrency plays a role.
This game is said to have also involved the studio Virtual Realms, although they denied being the developer of the game. Instead, the studio supposedly only acted in an advisory capacity. However, the leak showed that the code of the games is said to be very similar. However, the now-deleted whitepaper indicated that developers from Virtual Realms actively worked on Legends of Elumia.
Why Virtual Realms denied this collaboration and whether the hacker attack is related is unknown.
Warhammer: Odyssey wanted to bring real PC feeling to smartphones
What kind of game is it at all? Warhammer: Odyssey is essentially a classic MMORPG that you play on your smartphone or tablet:
- You create your hero from the 6 different classes.
- You complete many quests, including side missions from well-known NPCs from the Warhammer world.
- You explore locations such as the city of Marienburg or the Drakwald Forest, known from the Warhammer universe.
- It is possible to establish a Mercenary Company. This is a guild.
The special aspect compared to many mobile MMORPGs is that you really have to play and fight actively. There was no automatic pathing to quest objectives or even automatic battles.
Did you play Warhammer: Odyssey? How did you like the game, and will you miss it? Feel free to write it in the comments.
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