Upcoming Playtest for 33 Immortals: What You Need to Know
The development studio renowned for indie successes like Jotun, Sundered, and Spiritfarer has announced its latest project, 33 Immortals. Set to be its inaugural multiplayer venture, this ambitious cooperative action game allows 33 players to team up against formidable challenges. After a series of playtests on Xbox platforms, the developers are gearing up for their third pre-release event.
Crossplay Capabilities for Fans
Excitingly, this upcoming playtest will extend its reach by including players from the Epic Games Store, marking the first opportunity for these gamers to participate. Additionally, crossplay will be enabled, fostering collaboration between players on both platforms.
Playtest Dates and Details
The latest playtest is scheduled to run for ten days, commencing on January 28 at 10 AM EST and concluding on February 6. The studio expresses enthusiasm about this milestone: “We worked extra hard on updating and stabilizing the game, so we’re really excited to hear what you have to say about 33 Immortals,”indicating their commitment to enhancing player experience.
No Spot Limit: Join the Action!
Unlike previous tests, this playtest will not impose a limit on player spots. This means that anyone can join in and collaborate within a 33-player team to take on the game’s challenges and defeat the tyrannical god. However, it’s important to note that any progress made during the playtests will not carry over to future tests or the final game.
Key Changes and Updates in the Latest Build
The developers have made notable improvements that players will experience during this playtest:
User Experience Enhancements:
- A new opening cutscene designed to welcome players.
- Streamlined dialogue for better storytelling.
- Additional new dialogue implemented.
- Fresh compendium entries with an updated user interface.
Gameplay Adjustments:
- Relics can now be rerolled directly in the Relic Inventory.
- Collection totals for meta currencies (Eternal Shards, Paragons, Stardust) will be displayed during gameplay.
- Revival speed for players in soul form has been reduced.
- Healing through Bone Shrines will now restore a percentage of HP rather than a fixed amount.
- The difficulty of Inferno Wrath of God phases has been adjusted for scaling challenges in later maps.
For those interested in a comprehensive view of all changes, the complete patch notes for this playtest can be accessed here.
Release Timeline for 33 Immortals
Following a recent delay, 33 Immortals is now slated for release in 2025. The game will initially be offered as an early access experience before transitioning to the full launch version 1.0, available on Windows PC and Xbox Series X|S platforms.
Stay tuned for more updates as the launch date approaches and join in on the journey of 33 Immortals!
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