The new MMORPG Eternal Tombs on Steam relies on a fresh concept with real Game Masters who can change your game world at any time. A trailer gives you first impressions of the pre-alpha raid test.
What is behind the concept of the Game Master? Eternal Tombs is a new sandbox MMORPG that is coming to Steam. It aims to score points primarily with a unique system: Game Masters can reprogram the various trigger points of the game world daily or spontaneously, where random events are expected to take place.
The role of the Game Masters is taken on by a team behind the game. They constantly keep an eye on the players and the community, allowing them to, for example, respond to large gatherings at a specific location.
What does the trailer show? In a trailer, the developers show you gameplay from a pre-alpha raid test. Several players engage in an action-packed battle against a large dragon:
Since it consists of clips from the pre-alpha, the shown gameplay will likely differ from the actual gameplay that you will experience at release.
At this point, the attacks consist of many effects. Sometimes the lights are almost a bit too blinding, as user “blinnxthecollector” notes in his comment (via YouTube). Nevertheless, he also praises the progress that Eternal Tombs has made. How much the effects will change by the release remains to be seen.
Similar to user “gamingcollection4448”, who writes in his comment: “I hope for a good game here. Maybe there will be a few more mechanics in other raids,” many players seem to place their hopes in Eternal Tombs.
Developers believe in a release in 2025
Where does Eternal Tombs stand now? Currently, the developers mention on their official website a promising year 2023 (via eternaltombs.com). Based on this, they seem to consider a release in 2025 quite realistic.
After several tests have already taken place this year, more public tests are planned for 2024. You can request access to the playtest on Steam.
After 6 years in development, Eternal Tombs is currently in the “polishing stage”; thus, the game is still being refined. This is certainly a good sign for the path the developers want to take until 2025 – and a solid starting point for the promised tests in 2024.
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