Pax Dei is a new sandbox MMORPG that mixes a bit of the original idea of New World with the freedoms of old classics like Ultima Online. Especially the housing in the open world made a strong impression. Now the developers shared some new information around the game in their Discord.
What was said in the post? The developers’ post focuses primarily on the topics of combat system, death, and PvP.
In Pax Dei, there is a classic Holy Trinity of tank, healer, and DD. Tanks have the ability to attract mobs to them through an aggro system, and there will be potions to keep themselves alive.
However, the MMORPG does without classes and lets you create your build based on the equipment. You should be able to craft weapons and medallions with different abilities and add active as well as passive bonuses to your armor. There should be no limits to freedom; you can combine the effects in colorful ways.
Unlike in New World, you should not be able to master all armor classes and weapon types equally well. Although you can switch between several sets at any time, only a “true master” should be able to get the most out of their equipment. Additionally, extra sets clutter your inventory, which you need for loot in the game world.
PvP in special areas, but with a loot system
What was said about PvP? PvP is supposed to fundamentally take place only with consent in Pax Dei. In many areas and around your own house, you should never be in danger. These zones are peaceful.
However, there are supposed to be so-called contested provinces. There is open PvP there. You will be automatically marked as soon as you enter the zone. In these provinces, there will be materials that you cannot find elsewhere. The developers emphasize, however, that unique does not necessarily mean that the best materials are there.
So, if you want to avoid PvP, you cannot enter these zones. On the other hand, if you want to compete with others, you should know that you can lose your equipment.
What happens at death? In a PvE scenario, your entire inventory along with your equipment will lie at the corpse when you die. You will have to run back naked and pick everything up. This is supposed to be a small punishment for careless actions.
In PvP, however, this is extended. Other players (friends and enemies) can pick up some of your equipment that you lost upon death. How much exactly was not revealed by the developers so far.
Additionally, the equipment items will lose durability over time and can even be destroyed, necessitating them to be built anew. Particularly strong items are supposed to take damage especially quickly. More durability will be lost through a death.
Pax Dei impresses with housing and many details
What else do we know about the MMORPG? In Pax Dei, cooperation between players is supposed to be in focus. You can connect the spot you claim in the open world for your house with those of other players.
In the game, a lot revolves around gathering resources and crafting. Because the monsters in the world do not drop armor and weapons.
Moreover, the MMORPG uses a zoom feature that allows you to focus on decorations, equipment, but also elements in the open world. Even small engravings on worn equipment will become visible, which is supposed to play a role in the lore. In a preview we participated in from MeinMMO, we were shown a mushroom that simply grows on the ground and can be collected.
It is being developed in Unreal Engine 5, which leads to really nice graphics.
When will the MMORPG be released? There is still no exact release date. However, the developers announced the first public test. It is supposed to start this year and without NDA. You can register for it on the official website.
It is supposed to first be released on Steam for PC. Later, however, a cloud MMORPG is planned. This is supposed to enable it to be played on consoles or smartphones.
What do you think about the combat system, the PvP, and death? Are you interested in such a game, or are you more put off?
If you want to experience no PvP at all, you should check out this game: MMORPG completely forgoes PvP – Can now be played for free for 3 weeks.
