With the big summer patch, many changes will occur in TERA, at least in Korea. A new starting area and increased fun during the leveling phase are expected to be two of the most important changes for newcomers and returning players.
The Tears of the Goddess – a new area for TERA
In the beginnings of time, there was war between the gods. The consequence of this war was devastation, which made the goddess Velik mourn. Her tears fell between the shattered lands and created a great tree. The mysterious power of the plant attracted various beings who saw themselves as “Guardians” of the tree and built a city within it.
Years passed until the tree gave birth to five children who also possessed strong powers: Those who were in their vicinity felt strong and never got sick. Because great powers always bring corruption, the Guardians decided to hide the island with the tree and the blessed children from outsiders – until now.
The new zone will replace the previous starting area, the “Island of Dusk”. While it will still be possible to visit the island, quests can no longer be completed there, and gathering resources is also no longer an option.
Less grinding, more story
The patch will also triple the experience points gained from story missions. This will result in many of the grind-intensive side quests no longer being necessary. Since we all know how terrible it is for MMO fans to have unfinished quests on the screen, these missions can be hidden. Those who do not want to forgo the small tasks can, of course, still complete them.
Overall, it is expected that the new island and the smoother gameplay during the leveling phase will attract many new players or returnees who might give TERA a second chance.
The patch also brings a new class, new instances, and numerous other improvements. It will still take several months before these changes are seen in the European version.
