With WildStar, the update “The Power of the Primal Matrix” is coming for the endgame. It sounds like a mix of Diablo 3 and The Elder Scrolls Online.
In February, WildStar will receive a new update. This will introduce the Primal Matrix system, a so-called “Alternative Progression” system, allowing players to become stronger without raising the level cap.
Similar models have been implemented in The Elder Scrolls Online with the Champion Point system or in Diablo 3 with the Paragon Level.
Players will be able to collect Uressences in PvE, PvP, or from daily tasks, starting at level 50. The essences will be collected account-wide.
With the points in the Primal Matrix, players can increase values or unlock new abilities. The “Hero Rating” allows players to see at a glance how strong the hero is.
Currently, Carbine states that the entire system is not yet completely revealed, as it is too complex. However, more information will follow.
Scalable Instances in WildStar
To ensure that such power can be utilized somewhere, WildStar will introduce a scalable difficulty level. Players will then be able to set how challenging they want it to be.
Two new instances, Kaltblutzitadelle (Dungeon) and “Trouble from the Nether” (Expedition), will feature variable difficulty settings. Additionally, there will be two classic dungeons and two classic expeditions.
This aims to make instances challenging – it sounds similar to the “Torment” level in Diablo or the World Ranks in The Division. The difficulty level “Overwhelming 0” will replace the current “Experienced”, and from there, it goes up.
Conversely, instances will be downscaled to the level of the lowest hero. This will allow high-level characters to assist their lower-level friends. The received items will also scale. This sounds similar to the concept of One Tamriel in The Elder Scrolls Online, or a “One Nexus.”
In the coming weeks, Carbine plans to further present the update. It is expected to reach the PTR next week. Carbine hopes that as many players as possible will test it.
The update is likely to be the beginning of major changes in 2017:
