With Revelation Online, an interesting MMORPG is currently in development. We spoke with Producer Fabien Alexandre from My.com.
Mein-MMO.de: What are the core features of Revelation Online that set this MMORPG apart from other genre representatives?
Fabien Alexandre: Revelation Online offers a brand-new “Massively Online Multiplayer” experience, where players embark on a breathtaking adventure in the lands of Nuanor. The freedom we offer with the game stands out to us. Furthermore, the game launches with plenty of high-quality content, ensuring that players can level up to the endgame while having a complete questing experience.
The story-driven content ensures that we skip traditional grinding, and the many group quests and dungeons keep the gameplay varied and interesting. This is something that Western players are more accustomed to, and it was also a reason for us to want to offer the mystical game world to players outside of China.
Mein-MMO.de: How is flying integrated into the game? Many MMOs do not allow free flying to avoid disrupting the balance. How do you handle this?
Fabien Alexandre: Flying is just fun when you want to explore the world with a bit more freedom. We also make sure that the world is not only vast, but packed with things to discover – including floating fortresses. It is easier to build a world when you have these things in mind from the start. But when it comes to combat, it gets a bit trickier.
Open World PvP is available to players after level 40, allowing us to ensure that everyone is well-trained and equipped to have a fair chance. There are various combat modes that also include flying – so for the siege of a floating fortress, one should better equip their wings.
Mein-MMO.de: The MMO is very popular in China. But how will you ensure that it will also be successful in Germany? Especially Asian MMORPGs often struggle in the Western market.
Fabien Alexandre: We believe that the quality of the content the game offers will meet the expectations of players in the West. The developer studio NetEase has learned a lot from the Western games they distribute in China. This knowledge was utilized when developing the content for Revelation.
Mein-MMO.de: Will the game also develop differently in the Western market, as you will likely receive a lot of feedback from Western players?
Fabien Alexandre: My.com not only publishes the game but actively supports NetEase in developing the Western version of Revelation. Everyone is aware that players around the world do not always want the same things.
Mein-MMO.de: How important is storytelling in Revelation Online? There are many cutscenes, which is not very common for an MMORPG.
Fabien Alexandre: In Revelation Online, players will experience many main chapters and many hours of additional stories and side quests. The background story of the world Nuanor was written by Jiang Nan, a well-known Chinese bestselling author of fantasy literature. Recently, we teased the story of the world a bit with a trailer. In addition to this immense work on which the world is based, we present the story through dialogues and cutscenes. As we approach the beta, we will reveal more about the story.
Mein-MMO.de: How will you handle PvP and PvE? Is there open PvP or specific PvP areas?
Fabien Alexandre: The game will offer daily quests, raids, and additional group content for PvE players. The previously mentioned PvP modes take place in instances and special arenas and in battlegrounds. The PK system, on the other hand, is basically an open world system. Guilds will combine both modes, especially since the best guild of one server can challenge the best guild of another server – and one can also offer new quests for guild members.
Mein-MMO.de: What will Revelation Online offer for fans of sandbox games?
Fabien Alexandre: There will be something to discover behind every cloud and behind every tree. This freedom benefits players who do not like to complete quests. The crafting and gathering system, as well as open PvP and achievements, will make Nuanor a place worth exploring, while always feeling like you are achieving something.
Mein-MMO.de: Thank you for the conversation!
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