Into the Echo is a new MMORPG that focuses on a special setting: time travel. It also uses Unreal Engine 5 and promises good graphics. The pre-alpha was supposed to start in March 2022, but due to the conflict in Ukraine, many things were postponed. However, 2023 is expected to be better.
What kind of game is it? Into the Echo is an MMORPG that is still in early development. You should be able to time travel with the help of a supernatural force – Qen – and thus discover the secrets of the game world and prevent a war. Along the way, you will encounter a wide range of cultures, flora, and fauna.
The special aspect of the game is supposed to be the progression:
- There will be no traditional levels or classes
- Instead, you will choose from different paths
- If you want, you can eventually discover all paths, but you can also skip things if they do not fit your play style
- Additionally, the system is supposed to reduce toxic behavior because you cannot simply define skill and progress by a number.
The basic concept resembles the fate board of Albion Online, as this graphic shows:
However, there are still no detailed contents available for Into the Echo. It is only known that there will be PvE and PvP content. The developers stated that they want to take the feeling and excitement of old MMORPG classics and apply them to new technology. Into the Echo is supposed to be a game that “players would want to live in”.
Behind the MMORPG is Etlok Studios, an indie developer that has not released a game yet. They emphasize in a blog post that they are strongly committed to “Mental Wellness” in their MMORPG (via IntotheEcho). Toxic behavior is supposed to be prevented, and inclusion is an important keyword for them.
So far, there is no gameplay for Into the Echo, only a short cinematic teaser:
Pre-Alpha starts 2023
What is happening with the game? Actually, the pre-alpha of Into the Echo was supposed to start in 2022. The test was planned from March 5 to 7. Additionally, there was supposed to be an NDA on the test. However, it was postponed because part of the team works in Ukraine and was directly affected by Russia’s attacks.
However, the pre-alpha is expected to start in 2023, along with an interactive lore page. If you want to participate in the test, you first need an account and must fill out a short questionnaire in your account manager (via IntotheEcho).
What do you think about Into the Echo? Does the concept appeal to you, or are you waiting for gameplay before commenting further on the MMORPG?
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