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What to expect from MMO Throne and Liberty
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Throne and Libertyis a fantasy MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) from developer NCSoft. Though the game is now available worldwide, and you can check out ourThrone and Liberty review.
AmazonGames has stepped up to facilitateThrone and Liberty’s Western launch, much as it has forBandai Namco’s MMORPGBlue Protocol.Contrary to MMORPG traditionThrone and Libertydispenses with traditional classes, allowing you to gain access to varying skills and abilities with different weapon types. The medieval fantasy MMO also places a strong emphasis on travel and exploration, allowing you to transform into animals so you can roam the world at speed. On top of all this,Throne and Libertyoffers large-scale player vs. environment (PvE) and player vs. player (PvP) experiences both designed to make the most out of the MMORPG’s gorgeous graphics.
Here’s what you need to know aboutThrone and Libertynow that the game is out. As new details emerge surrounding possible post-launch content, we’ll be sure to update this page.
Throne and Liberty: cut to the chase
Throne and Liberty release date and platforms
Throne and Libertylaunched on September 17, 2024, onPS5,Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Throne and Liberty trailers
We now have a launch date trailer forThrone and Liberty’sWestern release. Check it out below:
As part ofSummer Games Fest 2023,Throne and Libertyreceived areveal trailer, showing off a wide range of fantastical environments, character creation options, and even some combat. Perhaps most intriguing, however, is the trailer’s emphasis on animal transformation. In one captivating moment, an adventurer leaps off of a cliff, only to transform into an eagle and soar into the distance.
Though it was the first substantial trailer we’d seen so far; anearlier trailer emerged back in January 2023, showing off a foreboding dungeon as well as some of the game’s wide-scale combat.
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The game’s Korean release in December 2023 also saw the reveal of acinematic trailershowing off the game’s story. Though the trailer is in Korean, there are still plenty of exciting visuals that you can still enjoy despite the language barrier.
Throne and Liberty story and setting
Throne and Libertytakes place in the world of Solistium, under threat from Kazar, a Sauron-esque ultra-baddie. The people of Solistium vie for control of fragments of the Star of Sylaveth so they might gain the power to prevent Kazar’s conquest. It’s classic high fantasy, good vs. evil stuff.
The Arkeum Legion, Kazar’s personal army, scours the land in search of star fragments with the help of the nefarious witch Calanthia. However, a group has formed to oppose the machinations of the legion, calling itself the Resistance. It seems likely that players will ally with the latter faction in an attempt to stop Kazar from taking over.
A handful of locations have already been revealed forThrone and Libertyincluding Kastleton, a “vibrant city” and hub of Resistance activity. Players will also be able to explore the bleak expanses of the Monolith Wastelands, the eerie desolation of the Carmine Forest, and the vibrant tropics of Lizard Island.
All of these locations also include shifting weather as well as day/night cycles. These mechanics not only affect combat but can also “reveal content that can only be played during a specific period”, according totheThrone and Libertywebsite.
Throne and Liberty gameplay
Thanks to a recent beta, we know that the Western release ofThrone and Libertywill mostly mirror the version released already.
Rather than using a traditional class-based setup likeWorld of WarcraftorFinal Fantasy 14, Throne and Libertyuses weapon types to determine what its player characters can do in battle. The Sword and Shield, Greatsword, Daggers, Crossbows, Wand and Tome, Longbow, and Staff will all be available when the game makes its Western debut. Players inThrone and Libertycan also have two weapon sets equipped, allowing them to easily switch between different fighting styles. Fans ofTheElder Scrolls Onlinewill find this mechanic particularly familiar in how it allows players to mix and match different elements from the traditional DPS-tank-healer MMO class triangle.
Combat takes place in the third person, with a strong emphasis on mobility and dodging. This is especially true for ranged combatants, such as those using Crossbows or the Wand and Tome. It won’t be enough for you to click on a target and press a button - you’ll have to aim.
We also know that weather will play a key role, altering the effects of certain combat skills. Archers will need to pay special attention to wind speed and heading, too, to get the most out of their arrows.
Throne and Libertyalso includes plenty of PvE dungeons and bosses, offering loot and rewards. World bosses also have the ability to turn areas of the world into PvP zones, meaning that you’ll need to be on the lookout for enemy players while you try to take down your main target.
Animal transformations also heavily feature, helping players to get around the world more quickly. This is essential given how quests in the game are structured. Given the wide variety of quests on offer, you’ll be travelling about a lot.
On top of main story quests and repeatable daily contract quests, you can also undertake exploration contracts and guild contracts - the last of which are extremely tough and require a well-organized group of players.
Throne and Liberty news
Western release set for SeptemberWe now know thatThrone and Libertywill launch on September 17, 2024 for Western audiences. The Open Beta has now concluded, so we’re now very much in the final stretch before launch.
Throne and Libertyreleases in KoreaFantasy MMORPGThrone and Libertyreleased in Korea on December 7 2023 (via MMORPG.com). The release also came with abrand-new story trailerto mark the occasion. Though the trailer is in Korean, there isn’t much dialogue involved so the language barrier isn’t too much of an issue.
Throne and Libertythanks players for help with Tech TestOn October 3, 2023, NCSoft announced an end toThrone and Liberty’s Tech Test, taking time tothank players for their contributions. Merv Lee Kwai, the game’s franchise lead at Amazon Games, took the time to “extend a huge thank you to players who participated.” The blog post also included some interesting stats detailing milestones crossed by players during the test period which we’ve included below.
Throne and Liberty announces TechTest The Throne and Liberty Technical Test began in June. In addition to testing network infrastructure, the test will also be an opportunity for players to provide feedback, allowing NCSoft to fine-tune the game ahead of its eventual release.
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