In an open letter to the gaming community, the developers of the VR MMO, Zenith, has laid out a roadmap for the game’s future. Titled “The Future of Zenith: 2.0 Design Pillars“, the announcement details a series of fundamental changes and enhancements set to redefine the Zenith experience in a major upcoming update.
The initiative, born out of five years of development and community feedback, promises to inject new life into the game. “We’ve spent the past 5 years building Zenith together with you,” Andy said, emphasizing the importance of the community’s support and dedication in shaping the game’s evolution.
Central to the update are the core design pillars that will guide the development of Zenith 2.0. These pillars, as explained by Andy, are not just development goals but foundational principles designed to enhance the overall gaming experience.
The Core Design Pillars of Zenith 2.0:
- Feel Like A God: This pillar focuses on ensuring players of all skill levels experience a sense of power and progression, a key aspect of MMORPGs like Zenith.
- Better With Friends: Zenith 2.0 aims to improve group-oriented play, making social interactions and community engagement more rewarding and integral to the game.
- Time To Fun = 0s: The update will simplify core systems and gameplay loops to make Zenith more accessible and immediately rewarding for both hardcore and casual players.
- Always Something New: Regular updates and fresh content will keep the game dynamic, offering new levels and loot to maintain player engagement.
- Easy To Learn, Hard To Master: Inspired by games like WoW and Destiny, Zenith 2.0 will be approachable for new players while providing depth and challenge for the more experienced.
- Built for VR: The game will focus on enhancing VR mechanics and innovating new ones, balancing the adoption of established gameplay models with fresh VR-specific innovations.
Andy also addressed the potential for discussion and debate these changes might prompt, assuring that every decision is being made with the principle of “Do Right By The Player” in mind.
The announcement also hints at upcoming playtests and a Closed Alpha, involving hundreds, if not thousands, of community members. These steps indicate a commitment to community feedback and a desire to refine Zenith 2.0 based on real player experiences.
With the promise of more details soon, Zenith’s 2.0 update seems poised to offer a revolutionary VR MMO experience, balancing innovation with player-centric design. Andy’s message concludes with an invitation for feedback, underlining the team’s dedication to creating the best iteration of Zenith yet.