The ArcheAge development team has released the Winter Update. In a detailed announcement, the team outlined several key changes and additions aimed at enhancing the player experience and boosting character growth in the popular MMORPG.
Key Highlights of the Winter Update:
- Increased Max Damage Cap: The update will raise the maximum damage cap from 150,000 to 250,000. This change, long requested by the community, aims to provide a more tangible sense of character progression and power. The developers acknowledged the complexity of this adjustment due to its foundational impact on the game’s mechanics.
- Erenor Equipment Accessibility: Recognizing the high cost and difficulty in obtaining Erenor Equipment, the update will simplify the acquisition process. This change is expected to make Erenor Equipment a more attainable goal for a broader range of players.
- Unstable Erenor Infusions: These new tradeable Eternal-grade synthesis materials, obtainable by defeating certain raid monsters, can be used for synthesizing all Erenor equipment and crafting specific items through Blue Salt Brotherhood merchants.
- Expanded Max Tempering Stage: The update will increase the maximum tempering stage for specific equipment from +30 to +35, allowing for enhanced equipment performance.
- World Boss and Shadow Invasion Renewal: Changes in the appearance of World Bosses in conflict zones will be implemented, and a new field monster, “Roaring Astor”, will be introduced.
- Reopening of Battle of Mistmerrow: The popular Battle of Mistmerrow event returns, with the same process as before, involving Nuia, Haranya, and Pirate factions.
Additional improvements include a new method for obtaining “Abyssal Lunashard”, adjustments to ease the pressure on heroes building territories, and an increase in the max stacks of various items from 100 to 1,000 to address inventory issues.
The developers also plan to fix the HP regen of healing potions and food, making the HP recovery fixed regardless of one’s Received Healing. This change is aimed at ensuring fairness across different classes.
In their message, the ArcheAge team expressed gratitude for the community’s support and enthusiasm. They reassured players that the upcoming update is part of their ongoing efforts to make the game more enjoyable and to motivate character growth. The team also hinted at additional improvements beyond those detailed in the preview, promising a comprehensive and exciting update for all ArcheAge players.