Today, on July 9, 2021, the new MMORPG Swords of Legends Online (SOLO) celebrates its release. We at MeinMMO will tell you when it starts and keep you updated in case there are server issues.
Update 15:00: Due to the high demand, a new EU server has been created: EU2 – Huaixiu. Gameforge explains that there are cross-server functions (via Gameforge):
- Most functions such as playing together in areas or dungeons work
- Character names can only be used once across all servers (within a region like EU or NA)
- However, trading with players from other servers and joining guilds from other servers do not work
Update 14:32: Some users have reported that they still receive an error message stating that SOLO is not yet live. According to Gameforge, they should restart the client. If the error message still appears, the game must be uninstalled and then reinstalled.
Update 14:21: The first 20 minutes are going really well for an MMORPG release. Apart from performance issues and the wait for quest mobs, which is simply due to the large number of players, there have been no significant issues so far.
Update 14:18: We at MeinMMO have written a small guide for you, in which we address typical mistakes you should avoid when starting SOLO.
Update 14:05: The developers have also released a list of known issues, including:
- Missing English voice acting in the Weichuan Highlands and Huaixiu Village areas
- Rare cases where the text in subtitles and dialogues is in Chinese
- The animation that appears upon reaching a new level flickers under certain conditions
- The text in the very first cutscene is still too fast to be fully read
- The game updates the prompts for key combinations only after restarting the client
Update 14:01: The game is live, and so far there are no server issues. We are able to play at the moment. However, performance is somewhat affected by the large number of players in the area.
When does the release start? Swords of Legends Online will be released on July 9 at 14:00 our time. You can purchase and play the Buy2Play MMORPG via Steam or the Gameforge client. The simplest version costs 39.99 Euro.
For several days now, there has been a preload through which players could download SOLO and even create characters in advance. You can find more about the release here: Everything you need to know about SOLO – the big new MMORPG in summer 2021.
We at MeinMMO will accompany the release starting at 14:00 in this post and keep you updated on any potential server issues.
In addition, we have created some beginner guides for the game:
- 9 tips I wish I had known before starting Swords of Legends
- The best classes to start in Swords of Legends
- Swords of Legends: Everything about gear, upgrades, and sockets
What is Swords of Legends? SOLO is a Chinese theme park MMORPG that places emphasis on a story told through many English-voiced cutscenes and quests. There are 6 different classes, all without gender lock.
In PvE, you can expect world bosses, dungeons in several difficulty levels, and the first raids shortly after release.
For PvP fans, there are faction battles, a 3v3 arena with a leaderboard, and several modes that take place in arenas.
Other highlights include housing, a fair gear system, and a shop that is completely free from Pay2Win, but also without Pay2Convenience in the form of additional inventory or bank slots.
You can learn more about SOLO here: Swords of Legends: 9 things you need to know about the new MMORPG.
