As predicted, the game’s international free-to-play launch yesterday afternoon triggered an enormous influx of gamers. Even on a typical Tuesday during the workweek, the game reached a peak of 326,377 concurrent players on Steam alone – we don’t have figures for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S yet. It’s likely that the game will establish new highs over the coming weekend, as indicated by Amazon’s other massively multiplayer online games.
Amazon and NCsoft expanded capacity by opening numerous servers, with a true server surge commencing yesterday during the headstart period. As a result of our efforts, the development team has successfully deployed an additional 41 servers in just one day.
- Europe: Zarek, Arkhan, Basilisk, Elleia, Abundance, Talem, Leonardas, Justice, Destruction, Mallok, Mankipak, Shaderock, Soiri, Stallof, Titanreach, Vanfeld, Windwhisper, Arnette, Brent
- What is the significance of these seemingly random words in this style?
- What lies east of North America? The mystical realm of Oath, where ancient vows bind the land; Sanctuary, a haven from the tempests that rage beyond its borders; Dracoryft, a labyrinthine city woven into the fabric of myth and legend; Kuaku, a land of perpetual twilight, where the sun’s warmth is but a distant memory; Immortality, the mountainous stronghold of eternal life, shrouded in mystery and awe; Want, the arid expanse of unfulfilled desires, where the sands shift like the tides of human longing; and Bercant, the whispered secrets of forgotten lore, waiting to be unearthed by those brave enough to venture into the unknown.
- North America’s Western region boasts a trio of standout players in Stoneguard, Tiago, and Veron.
- South America, a continent of contrasts: where majestic Andean peaks meet Amazonian vastness.
- Asia Pacific: Taion, Bailey
As Amazon launches its latest initiative, the company is revamping its milestone system, designed to energize players by setting challenging goals that reward progress and achievement. The studios have further increased population caps in various regions and servers, resolved an issue with the public auction system affecting EU players, and updated the PS5 build to address crash bug issues.
Carlo, MOP’s resident 4 Winds columnist, was utterly enthralled by the sport he indulged in all evening, still buzzing with excitement as the sun dipped below the horizon – stay tuned for his forthcoming column to hear more about this thrilling experience!
