Ryzom is really truly on the way to Steam — this week, in fact. May 6th is the big day.
The 2004 sci-fantasy sandbox MMORPG was greenlit in May of last year and is finally ready to go. Winch Gate says that it’s upgraded the game’s visual effects, rendering, textures, and security as well as implemented OpenGL 3D and support for 64-bit systems.
Winch Gate rather famously released the source code for the game in 2010, allowing other players and programmers to dabble with their own servers. In 2012, the company wiped Ryzom’s servers completely and started clean, which is a bold move for any MMO studio, never mind one with half a million registered players.
Looking to get caught up on the history of the game? Our very own Game Archaeologist covered it in full just a few weekends ago.
one of my fondest mmo memories. What a time.
I already downloaded it and started to play, today.
Just started but I’m liking it already.
Very old game, so don’t be surprised by how dated it looks.
That said, the environment looks nice and the world feels massive.
I really hate that I can’t jump, but, again, it’s old school.
Classless system, so you choose whether to focus on fighting/magic/harvesting/crafting, but you pretty much can do it all.
The wildlife seems smart and responsive, it’s old style right-click on the mob to attack, but the combat animations are pretty solid.
They give you a couple tutorial quests, if you want them. Everything seems wide-open and free to do what you want.
The community also seemed cool and helpful. Some folks were speaking French/Spanish/etc. I assume it’s one server for everyone, which I like!
I think this is a nice extra game to have in the mix, but it won’t replace whatever next gen game itch that you have.
scathsonÂ
Marry someone rich — that’s a back up plan! :-D
Where MMOs go to die.
Oooooo, I’ll be checking this out!!
Kasch So, you’re like…creating a new character? Â Good luck with the leveling process!
Damnit!
I loved this game back in the day
Full time Black Desert right now
grrrrr – time to quit the job I guess – only way to have enough time……
ManastuUtakataÂ
It will ding 12 this fall. It came out a month or two before WoW and EQ2 did.
KaschÂ
Good luck with the baby!!
is good game. play.