WorldShards is a new indie MMORPG set to be released on Steam in the future. The focus is on a colorful fantasy world with countless flying islands. These islands are to be procedurally generated, ensuring that the world is constantly expanding. The first trailer mainly revolves around housing and boss battles.
Update December 12: The developers answered our questions about the game, and we have added information about the game world, PvP, and cross-platform play.
What kind of game is this? WorldShards is a sandbox game. You are not required to follow the quests but have the freedom to enjoy the game as you wish. You are a human transported to the world of Murrlandia, which is ruled by cats. However, there was a “CAT-a-strophe” that destroyed the world. Your task now is to help rebuild it.
- The game does away with levels and classes. Instead, your weapon plays an important role. So far, swords, axes, hammers, daggers, and claws have been showcased.
- You start with a few items and must farm and craft everything yourself.
- You have your own island where you can build a house and workbenches.
- A diverse exploration of the game world is emphasized. Here you will discover secrets, solve puzzles, and fight difficult bosses. You travel from island to island through portals.
- WorldShards relies on an action combat system where you can sneak up on enemies and take them out without attracting attention.
The game features a colorful graphics style, which is not yet final. The angular characters are particularly noticeable. WorldShards will provide a German translation for the interface and subtitles; however, voice output will only be in English.
Here you can watch the first gameplay trailer:
The game is listed with online PvP and cross-platform capabilities
How much MMORPG is really in it? It is listed as an MMO on Steam. The game world is divided into your home island, a guild island, open islands, and cities. In the cities, you will meet other players. Here you can exchange information and trade. There is also an auction house.
The open islands are generated only for your group. You can also explore the areas completely alone. Your home island belongs only to you, but you can also invite friends here. Some bosses are said to be unmanageable alone. Here you will need your friends’ help.
The guild island, on the other hand, can be accessed by all guild members.
Additionally, Steam lists the information “online PvP” and “cross-platform multiplayer.” There will be a special arena for PvP. There is no open PvP. WorldShards is being developed first for PC and will later be released for mobile.
Who is behind the game? WorldShards is developed by Lowkick Games. This is an indie studio from Eastern Europe, where some MMO veterans work.
Keith Kawahata, the head of the game, previously worked at Wargaming (World of Tanks). This is also where some other developers come from. Other staff worked on the WoW clone Allods Online or helped with the Western version of Black Desert.
What do you think of WorldsShard? Could this sandbox MMORPG with a focus on PvE and cats excite you?
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