The VR MMORPG Zenith showcases new gameplay. This makes a very interesting impression and shows how we might play MMORPGs in the future.
What is Zenith? The cross-platform MMORPG was successfully funded through a Kickstarter campaign and places you in a colorful cyberpunk world. In this world, many adventures await you, which you experience even more immersively with a virtual reality headset than with conventional online role-playing games.
- There are no classes; you determine your playstyle through your equipment
- The battles are fast and action-packed
- You can glide and climb
- Housing plays a role
- You can craft your own equipment
- World events, quests, and also raids bring variety to the game
- The MMORPG uses SpatialOS technology to generate and manage the large game world. This is intended to eliminate loading screens
The MMORPG is set to be released for both PC and Playstation.
This is what the VR future of MMORPGs might look like
What can be seen in the new video? For 30 minutes, you will see gameplay showcasing how players explore the large, colorful world and fight against monsters. You will see how fast and dynamic the battles are.
A dungeon is also briefly shown, where the opponents are significantly tougher. Also interesting is the chat function. The chat pops up directly in your field of view, and you can then write regularly.
However, what is shown is still not much. Aside from fighting and running around, not much is possible at this time. Zenith is still in a very early alpha phase.
Nevertheless, it is clear to see how VR contributes to a deeper immersion in the game world. This shows how the future of gaming could look. We are closer to the action thanks to VR, experience the world more intensely, and feel even more like we are in the middle of it all. This elevates games to the next level.
How is the feedback? The reactions to the video are very positive. Players are really looking forward to finally trying out Zenith for themselves.
- Gaming Robot x y w writes on Youtube: “I can’t wait to get my hands on the game!”
- Shawdaw W Haicks wants to play finally: “It was so much fun to watch this. I can’t wait to enter the world of Zenith myself.”
- Weed agrees: “I’m so excited and can’t wait to spend many hours in the game.”
- VR-gaming is also excited: “Wow, could it be that this is exactly what I’ve been waiting for?”
- Clestra cha is a bit more reserved: “It looks good, but some of the gameplay seems a bit simplified.”
How can you join? A pre-alpha has already taken place. On the official website, it is possible to purchase founder packages that grant you access to the alpha and beta. For $39.99, you can participate in the next early-bird alpha starting on April 19.
Is a VR headset absolutely necessary? In addition to headsets such as Steam VR, PlayStation VR, Oculus Quest, and Oculus Rift, the PC version will also allow play without VR hardware. So you don’t necessarily need a headset.
However, Zenith is not without competition. The VR MMORPG Ilysia could also show the future of the genre.
