The new MMORPG “Project N” has released a trailer showcasing a lot of action and interesting battles. However, an announcement regarding monetization dampens the mood.
What kind of MMORPG is this? The new MMORPG, which is currently under the working title “Project N”, is still in the prototype phase. Here, an initial playable concept of the future MMORPG is being developed before it is fully realized later.
The game is being developed by PoleStar Games, known for their games Dekaron and HELLGATE: London (via X.com). Important features are said to include a 60-kilometer world and enhanced AI integration. The developers describe the project as an AAA MMORPG, thus setting a high bar for themselves.
Here you can watch the trailer:
An announcement dampens the mood
What can be expected from the MMORPG? In terms of scenario, the MMORPG throws players into a fantasy medieval setting. Battles are fought against orcs, trolls, and other evil creatures while players swing through caves on ropes to solve puzzles. The MMORPG resembles a mix of Prince of Persia with fantasy elements like those in The Lord of the Rings.
So far, however, there is no overview to show how typical MMORPG elements like classes, skills, or raids will look in the new game. This might be due to the early phase of development, as the trailer only showcases gameplay from a prototype.
What does the monetization look like? Although the MMORPG has not yet released specific plans for monetization, a blockchain and Play2Earn model is expected. According to an announcement on X.com, the developers from PoleStar Games are collaborating with “Cross Ecosystem”, which already hosts many other Play2Earn games under its banner.
What does Play2Earn mean? Play2Earn systems are characterized by allowing players to exchange items for a cryptocurrency, thus enabling them to earn real money. What initially sounds like a way for gamers to make a nice pocket money often leads to strong Pay2Win mechanics and many bots trying to make money.
For the cryptocurrency to have value, players must be willing to buy it. This, in turn, means that in-game items can be obtained indirectly for real money. How this will be implemented in “Project N” remains completely unknown, however.
With “Project N”, another new MMORPG from Asia is hitting the market. How this development will impact the future of the genre and whether we will ever see another MMORPG from the West has been discussed by MeinMMO in the GameStar Talk: MeinMMO in GameStar Talk: Do Asian MMORPGs secure the future of the genre?
