Chad Moore, Creative Director of WildStar, has published a letter to the players detailing the focus and content of the next update for the sci-fi MMORPG.
In addition to new customization options, this update includes a number of changes based on player feedback:
[intense_blockquote color=”#f2f2f2″ author=”Chad Moore”]Many changes are a direct reaction to our players’ feedback. And we have received a lot of feedback about WildStar over the past few months. Much of it focused on the fact that while many of our systems are unique, interesting, and fun, they remain inaccessible to certain groups of players. Our philosophy at Carbine has always been “Play how you want,” and that is why we have worked very hard to ensure that players can experience and enjoy the content of WildStar – regardless of level or play style.[/intense_blockquote]
We reported a few days ago about the content patch on the test server. Here’s a recap.
The 4th so-called Content Drop brings expansions to the shiphand missions, new content for max-level players, and further improvements everywhere, including in the lower level area. Additionally, a new currency called “Respect” is introduced. This currency, which players receive for completing dungeons and raids, can be exchanged for high-quality equipment in major cities.
An overview of the upcoming update’s content:
- Players now have access to a low-level practice dungeon called “Protostar Academy” where they can learn teamwork to tackle group content more successfully.
- A brand new level 6 shiphand mission titled “The Horror of Fragment Null,” taking place in the unexplored areas of the “Halon Ring.”
- All shiphand missions now have versions for experienced players, so solo and group players can engage with additional content after reaching max level.
- The looking-for-group tool has been expanded. It now also provides access to all shiphand missions – players can queue whether they want to play solo or with a group.
- The group finder now features a new random queue bonus that rewards valuable currency and experience alongside reducing wait times.
- Numerous player customization options have been added, including costumes and the ability to change the appearance of your avatar after character creation.
- The quests in the starting areas have been significantly altered, particularly in terms of gameplay flow, number of objectives, and group accessibility.
- The dungeon medal system now provides an improved overview of a dungeon’s objectives as well as rewards after each section.
- There is a new currency called “Respect” which is awarded for completing dungeons and raids. “Respect” can be exchanged for high-quality equipment in the major cities.
- The new dungeon “Ultimate Protostar Games” offers max-level players exciting new challenges from the most notorious (and profit-oriented!) corporation in the galaxy.
- The required group size for the data zone has been reduced from 40 to 20 players to allow more people to experience this great raid.
Additional information will follow in the coming weeks. The release of Content Drop 4 is expected in early 2015. All other details about the new content can be found in the official blog post on the WildStar website.
