Our latest coverage of Shards Online.
Shards Online backers were previously expected to get version 0.3.3, the build introducing the Catacombs and Outlands, on March 24th. However, the Catacombs' second level will need more testing in order to be ready for the public. In order to ready the update for players, it will be pushed back one week to March 31st. When the patch launches, it [...]
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I recently had the chance to sit down with Derek Brinkmann, the Founder and CEO of Citadel Studios, and talk about Shards Online. We discussed the details of server hosting, the core content provided on the official servers, and more. [singlepic id=47591 w=600 h=338 float=none] Will the core Shards Online world consist of only the four maps listed on the [...]
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February's Shards Online newsletter is here and it is has brought some exciting news with it. Shards Online now has a $250,000 stretch goal. If $250,000 of total funding is reached, mounts will be added. They will work a bit differently than most games. Players will have to tame wild horses that can then be equipped with a saddle and [...]
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Shards Online Gameplay First Look HD (Pre-Alpha 3)Watch this video on YouTube Shards Online Gameplay First Look by Omer Shards Online is a unique buy to play MMORPG from Citadel Studios that's heavily inspired by one of the Oldest MMORPGs - Ultima Online. As of this video, Shards Online is currently in Pre-Alpha 3 and still has a whiles to go [...]
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The new year is barely a month old and the 2016 MMO line-up continues to grow. It's easy to get whirled away on the hype-train express in eager anticipation of an upcoming title. I was amped for WildStar, spoon-fed excitement by online communities and gossip from friends telling me that World of Warcraft's killer was about to be unleashed. Hype rarely lives up [...]
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Citadel Studios announced yesterday that Shards Online's third Pre-Alpha test is now open. Players at the $40 Alpha backer tier and higher now have access to the game. Those who have yet to back the game can still do so, getting instant 24/7 access for a $40 or higher pledge. In its current state, Shards Online already presents many of [...]
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The Pre-Alpha 3 phase of Shards Online will be launching December 3rd for all $75 backers, while $40 and above backers will be able to play starting December 10th. The control scheme has been revamped for the upcoming test, introducing a new targeting system. And additional quests for new players will be available to better introduce the game's mechanics. “We’re [...]
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Legends of Aria is an open world fantasy MMORPG inspired by classic MMORPGs like Runescape and Ultima Online. It features a robust player housing system along with skill based progression. The game also has a unique shard system where players can create their own servers with their own rulesets. Legends of Aria changed its name to Britaria upon rebranding itself [...]
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