Perfect New World will be the successor of an old MMORPG classic and launched a beta on Steam in May. However, it did not go well, and almost every aspect of the game was criticized. But in a new post, the developers address the criticism and promise 12 significant changes.
What was the problem in the beta? Perfect New World impressed many players with its first gameplay trailer. There were action-packed battles and good graphics on display. Additionally, a second trailer showcased flying in the game, which is a must for many fans of the series.
However, the first beta, which actually took place under NDA, received a lot of negative criticism:
- There was gender lock on the classes. Generally, players felt that 3 classes were too few.
- The graphics were pixelated.
- There were somewhat lengthy animations in battles, which slightly diminished the action effect. Additionally, the initial fights were too easy.
- The game world felt very empty.
- The menus strongly resembled mobile MMORPGs, even though the game is only set to be released for PC and consoles.
- There was auto-pathing from one quest giver to the next.
- There were some bugs and performance issues.
In the comments on a beta video, and also on Reddit, the MMORPG was labeled as a worse TERA or a poorer Revelation Online. Comparisons to Bless Online came up repeatedly.
What do the developers say? They are addressing the criticism. In a statement on Discord, they state that they take the feedback very seriously. At the same time, 12 points were mentioned that are set to change in the near future.
More classes, fair PvP, more story and additional character customization
What is supposed to change? The first points in the statement focus mainly on missing content. There should be an expansion of the world map, which will not only bring new areas but also more interactive elements. Additionally, the scenery should become more diverse, for instance, through various buildings and cultural influences.
Already before the beta launch, it was confirmed that more classes are planned. This was re-confirmed, and the developers also want to work on the control and movement of the characters. The combat system should also become smoother and “more satisfying.”
A completely new content addition was announced: a “fair PvP mode”. This will take place in various modes and battlegrounds. The PvP in the predecessor Perfect World mainly took place in the open world.
Improvements were also promised for the story. There should be more side quests that tell their own storyline. Additionally, there should be more lore about the game world through interactions with characters. This aims to enhance the immersion of the game. Furthermore, an option to skip cutscenes will be introduced. This was not possible in the beta.
Other announced changes include:
- More options in character creation
- More “social content”, although no details were provided here
- Additional features for the gear system, which will help you get better stats
- An optimization of frame rates
Aside from the critique regarding the “menus”, the statement indicates that everything that the testers addressed beforehand was acknowledged. By the way, you can check out gameplay from the beta here:
What kind of game is this anyway? The MMORPG is supposed to become the successor of Perfect World, an MMORPG from 2005 that some people also played in the West because it was free-to-play. It will feature a completely open world that represents a traditional Chinese world, while continually mixing in steampunk elements like airships.
So far, there are 3 classes, each with multiple talent trees. There should be a wide range of skills and combos that you can utilize in the action combat system. In the beta, there were already 14 slots for these abilities, which is significantly more than in New World, Blue Protocol, or Throne and Liberty.
What do you think of Perfect New World in general and the announced changes in particular? Are you excited about the Asia MMORPG or do the previous videos rather deter you?
More information about new MMORPGs can be found here: All 59 MMORPGs currently in development for PC
