Featuring immersive group-based PvE gameplay, Embers Adrift brings a new world and a community-focused adventure to the MMO genre.

Inspired by MMORPG classics like Everquest and Vanguard, Embers Adrift blends fresh elements with a nostalgic feel for a wholly new adventure. Rather than relying on quest hubs, gated content, and focusing on a minimap, Embers Adrift encourages players to unravel the mysteries of the world’s lore by discovering quests organically as they traverse the world. Players will encounter a variety of quest types from traditional static quests to rare campaign-like quests that may have different choices and outcomes. 

In the Old Kingdoms to the south, beyond the Great Chasm and the horrifying Darklands, the people found a small amount of something they formerly thought was only a myth, called ember. A thing they had never seen - only known from the childrens’ tales they were told in their youth. It was said in these myths that with ember one could perform the most miraculous feats. Very quickly rumours spread of this ember - kings, queens, warriors, and other powers sought this small amount of ember so that they might unravel its mysteries and claim its power for their own. A terrible war broke out leaving all peoples of the Old Kingdoms seeking for a safe place to live in peace. Most went south, east, or west, due to the looming threat of the Darklands to the north. A place where few have wandered and even fewer have returned - those who did return were not the same for they were no longer sane; their minds were left somewhere beneath the dark boughs of the Darklands. The players in Embers Adrift are some of the few who have made the treacherous journey across the Darklands, maintained their sanity, and found Newhaven waiting for them; though new dangers and adventures await them north of the wall, they have found a little peace in Newhaven.

Featuring three base roles that branch out into nine specializations, players in Embers Adrift will be able to play to their strengths. Whether adventuring solo, in small groups, or in a full-sized 6-person group, players will be able to traverse massive overland zones built for exploration as well as vast non-linear dungeons. The game’s strategic tab-targeting system shines in group play as it features both offensive and defensive targeting. Even death is an adventure in Embers Adrift as the game features unique death mechanics including a wound and recovery system, as well as revival and retrieval. 

When prepping for their next adventure, players will be able to utilize the game’s crafting and gathering systems to set them up for successful endeavors. Featuring three gathering professions and six crafting professions, Embers Adrift focuses on material-driven benefits. Players can also take things a step further by imbuing items with Ember as well as take advantage of the weapon and armor augmentation system.

Stormhaven Studios announced a new subscription-free option for playing  Embers Adrift.

Players that choose to continue with their subscription will receive additional in-game perks to enjoy. Others opting to go subscription-free will be able to access the game after initial purchase.

Whether first starting their adventure or continuing, players will be able to choose between the subscription and subscription-free options beginning on June 27th. Check out the infographic above for a full list of perks that come with the subscription option as well as the plethora of features that are available when choosing subscription-free.

Both options will give players access to the entire world of Embers Adrift, which blends classic-inspired nostalgic gameplay with modern elements for a brand new experience. Players will be able to unravel the mysteries of the game’s lore, discovering quests organically as they freely explore and choose from any of the game’s base roles and subsequent specializations for their character.

Key Features:

• Discover the Mysteries of Ember: Learn what you can accomplish with the fabled substance Ember. Unfold the game’s alchemical magic system as you progress through the ongoing story.
• PvE Group-Focused Gameplay: Team up with friends as you explore the reaches of the world. Whether you choose to venture in a small group or a full-sized 6-person party. Join your party quickly through limited fast travel.
• Explore Uninhibited: Massive overland zones and non-linear dungeons await those eager to uncover what the world has to offer. Openly travel Newhaven and other areas without relying on a minimap or moving from quest hub to quest hub and enjoy the immersive environmental navigation.
• Choose Your Quests: Meet denizens that need you and your party’s help while out on your adventures. Complete traditional static quests or embark on campaign-like quests that may have different choices and actions.
• Branching Class System: Choose the role you prefer from three base roles and find specialized gameplay with nine specializations, including crowd control.
• Layered Crafting and Gathering: Gather resources with one of the three gathering professions and craft gear and consumables with the game’s six crafting professions that focus on material-driven benefits. Take your gear further by imbuing or utilizing the weapon and armor augmentation system.
• Dynamic Combat and Death: Featuring a strategic tab-targeting system with both offensive and defensive targeting, combat in Embers Adrift is a dynamic experience that shines in group gameplay. When defeat happens, another adventure awaits with the game’s death mechanics including revival, retrieval, and a wound and recovery system. Anyone can avoid death if their friends use smelling salts or healing to wake them up in time. 
• A Living Environment: Meaningful day and night cycles affect the world and mob behavior as well as seasonal changes.

Embers Adrift is in development for PC.