The MMORPG ArcheAge is getting a Remastered version – but initially only for Korea. This version is supposed to reflect five years of experience with the game.
ArcheAge is an MMORPG that repeatedly sparks controversial discussions among players. Criticism includes the item shop, where overly powerful items are sold, and the crafting system, which can hardly be utilized meaningfully due to a lack of resources. However, this version of the game could soon belong to the past.
Remastered version initially only for Korea
As XLGames announced, a Remastered version of the MMO will be released in January 2018. However, initially only in Korea and only on a server called Orchid. The new version of the game is set to showcase all balancing changes and adjustments that the title has gone through in the past five years. Both versions will run parallel for now, but the Remastered essentially represents “the new game”.
The Remastered version offers:
- Balancing optimizations and upgrades for items. All of this has been tested on two focus groups
- Raids and hunting areas will change dynamically to provide longer enjoyment
- Adjustments to “Quality of Life” features that determine how comfortable players and organizations feel in the game world – including the economy, housing, crafting, guild features, and more
- The Orchid server was named after the main character of ArcheAge
- Initially, there will only be a limited number of character slots
- The ticket stores will be redesigned
- Registrations for the Orchid server will take place from December 28 to 31
Release in the West still unclear, but not unrealistic
Whether ArcheAge Remastered will also be released in the West is currently unclear. However, the developers gave a hint that the new version represents a kind of new beginning for the MMORPG, which suggests that the Remastered version could eventually be globally available. This is sometimes reminiscent of the reboot of Secret World. There, Secret World Legends runs parallel as a new game. The original version, however, will no longer be developed.
The current version of ArcheAge has recently faced some criticism from players, after the producer letter did not address the problems in the game that fans are currently struggling with.
