Waven is the Ankama studio's newest ambitious project set in the Krosmoz universe, a saga that began 20 years ago with the release of DOFUS.

In it, players discover the World of Twelve after it has been almost completely submerged in a mysterious disaster. Only the roofs of the tallest buildings and highest mountain tops are accessible, and the survivors sail the high seas in their ships in search of the resources they need to survive and thrive.

Ankama's colorful and expressive graphic touch and its beloved, distinctive epic-burlesque style invite players on a great adventure full of exploration, strategic combat against iconic monsters from the Krosmoz universe, and confrontations between players either live or in asynchronous arenas, all against a backdrop of both funny and endearing stories.

Get ready to weigh anchor, sailors! In a flooded world where only a few islands have survived the rising waters, you play a seafaring adventurer searching for answers to this great upheaval. Long ago, gods and dragons ruled the world. Today, magic remains, but what of the mythical beings of yesteryear? 

Welcome to Waven, Ankama’s ambitious new production that offers a new perspective on the tactical multiplayer RPG universe. 

Waven takes you to the dawn of a new era. Choose your hero, equip your best spells and set sail for an incredible odyssey. Sail from island to island in a vast world full of colorful creatures, gain power, refine your strategy and uncover the secrets of a world adrift. 

Waven is a new roleplaying game experience that is accessible, fun and immersive. It combines adventure and turn-based strategy, inspired by the best tactical RPGs, with deckbuilding mechanics and valuable items to collect. 

Alone or with friends, face off against multitudes of burlesque monsters of increasing difficulty. Master the elements, cast powerful spells, summon mythical companions and battle your enemies in close combat or from a distance to defeat them and win tons of loot! 

Gain experience to upgrade your hero! Defend your “Haven Island” from attacks by other players in a brand-new asynchronous mode or prove your valor by entering the doors of the “Kolossium” to challenge other players and become a legend yourself! 

“This is a really ambitious project that we believe in immensely.We can’t wait to present Waven to as many people as possible in its best version yet.Everyone at the studio put so much work into making this game a unique experience, and we’re really proud of the result,” said Anthony Roux, also known as ToT, creative director and CEO of Ankama.

Players will get early access to Waven this summer to try out one last version of the game and give their final feedback before a worldwide free-to-play release in late 2023.

One of the unique things about Ankama’s upcoming game is its cross-platform aspect – players will be able to continue their adventures wherever they are, switching from one platform to another with the same account on Windows PCs, Macs, and smartphones and tablets running iOS or Android. 

Key Features:

• TACTICAL RPGs REVISITED: WAVEN takes inspiration from the combat and progress systems of the best tactical RPGs while building on the strategic depth of turn-based combat and deck building. The result? An explosive and joyful combo!
• LIVELY TURN-BASED COMBAT: Prepare your deck before each battle and use every ruse available to you to take home the victory! Play in your own style! Your options are practically unlimited when combining the many character archetypes, spells, equipment and companions available.
• ALL MODES ARE YOURS: PvE, PvP and Island Defense: take advantage of each game mode to express yourself! Fight monsters to harvest resources and win equipment. Challenge other players to climb to the top of the rankings and even organize the defense of your island and loot while you're away!
• PLAY AS A GREAT HERO: Win battles, earn experience, spells and companions, customize your equipment and deck, and take your strategy to new heights.
• A CROSS-PLATFORM ADVENTURE: Continue your adventure wherever you are! Enjoy WAVEN on PC, Mac, smartphone or tablet with the same account.
• AN ORIGINAL UNIVERSE WITH A UNIQUE GRAPHIC STYLE: Explore a colorful heroic fantasy world inside a distinctive graphic universe, the "Krosmoz", a persistent world that has existed for years in video games, animated series and much more.

Waven will be a free-to-play cross-platform game available on PC/Mac (Steam), Android and iOS devices, scheduled for 2023.