Do you know about Wurm Online? This MMORPG is relatively unknown but has a loyal fanbase that should grow even more with the upcoming Steam launch.
What is Wurm Online? This MMORPG was released back in 2006 and places you in a fantasy sandbox world, where you can do whatever you want. There is no story and no quests. You write your own story. How you do that is entirely up to you. Wurm Online aims to provide a second home for MMORPG fans who want to enjoy a lot of freedom in a game.
- Survival elements play a role: You need food, tools, and a shelter.
- You craft tools, weapons, armor, furniture, clothing, and more with 130 skills.
- In the world, you mine resources like stone, ore, and clay, which you must refine to create objects. Different materials provide various bonuses.
- You can build houses and entire cities. It is even possible to alter the land. For instance, you can clear forests to make space for a new village.
- Players can establish kingdoms and fight each other in PvP battles.
- Explore a vast, 2,000 km² world where monsters lurk.
- You can leave your mark on the world by becoming a master craftsman or defeating the Troll King.
- There are special PvP servers with full loot.
A very complex MMORPG
What is special about Wurm Online? The game system is so complex that you can prepare about 500 dishes that grant different bonuses. Wurm Online essentially wants to ensure that you have very few limitations. If you want to create something specific, it is usually possible.
You can build a ship and sail across the ocean with it. Along the way, sea monsters will attack you, but once you reach the new land, new opportunities open up for you.
The players manage the world themselves and expand it according to their own ideas. You have control over how the world changes and what role you play in that.
Moreover, the community is actively involved in the further development of the MMORPG. Those who are knowledgeable can help with the programming of new features.
Wurm Online is very reminiscent of the classic Ultima Online and the forthcoming MMORPG Fractured, scheduled for early 2022.
When does Wurm Online start? The Steam release will take place on July 24. Wurm Online is available as a free-to-play version with some restrictions and as a premium variant, where one month of premium time costs 7.99 euros or 12 silver coins, which you can earn in-game.
As a premium player, you can among other things:
- Increase a skill to a value over 20
- You may brand animals
- You can become a priest
- Your account will never be deleted if you stop playing for a period of time
What is the difference to Wurm Unlimited? By the way, this is not Wurm Unlimited, which has been available on Steam since 2015. Wurm Unlimited plays slightly differently. For instance, you level up faster. The game does not offer a free-to-play option and no subscription, but you can buy it for around 28 euros on Steam.
If you are looking for a sandbox MMORPG that offers a lot of freedom, you may want to check out Wurm Online.
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