The upcoming MMORPG Mir4 achieved strong download numbers in Korea in 2020. Now the colorful online role-playing game is also coming to the West. The game will be released for Steam and mobile devices with iOS and Android in August 2021.
What is Mir4? Mir4 is a new MMORPG coming to the West. It is based on the popular series “Legend of Mir” in Korea and takes place in a fantasy world. However, this world is not inspired by European medieval and Tolkien fantasy but clearly follows the themes and aesthetics of Asian fantasy epics and martial arts romance.
If you like the setting of games like Swords of Legend or Blade & Soul, then Mir4 is definitely a game you should check out.
The developers are We Take, who are also behind the Viking MMORPG Odin: Valhalla Rising.
New MMORPG Mir4 – Release in August 2021 for Steam, iOS, and Android
When will MIR4 be released? If you are excited about MIR4 from the information in the previous paragraph, you will be even more pleased: MIR4 is set to be released on August 26, 2021, in a total of 170 countries and in 12 languages.
This includes Germany and the German language. Curiously, the Steam page of the game lists German as an unsupported language, but the developers’ homepage mentions a language called “Deutsche” (via Developer Page).
On which platforms will the game be available? MIR4 will be released on Windows, Steam, as well as on iOS and Android. You can already preload the game on the respective platforms and app stores.
How was the game received in Korea? Mir4 was released in South Korea in November 2020 and was a big hit. At times, it was the most downloaded game in the app stores. The developers even had to adjust the number of servers to accommodate the influx.
What are the special features? Mir4 features impressive Asian-style graphics and offers several interesting features, including:
- An action-packed and dynamic combat system
- An open world to explore
- Four different classes: Warrior, Sorcerer, Taoist, and Spearman
- There are PvP battles, including skirmishes for loot after tough boss fights and sieges of fortresses with mass battles
- You can legally sell an essential in-game currency to other players using blockchain technology
- Similar to Kung Fu films and corresponding anime series, you can move dynamically and run along walls or perform spectacular jumps.
- An automatic translation feature allows you to chat effortlessly with players from around the world
If you enjoy more Asian MMORPGs, check out our list: The 9 best MMORPGs from Asia.
