August 21, 2024 – Forgotten Runiverse, a free-to-play pixel art MMORPG, today announced its Open Beta Test (New Foundations) and Point System.
Developed by a team with experience at top studios like Ubisoft and Blizzard, the game is based on the lore of the popular NFT collection Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult. As a highly respected Web3 IP, Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult has grown into a successful transmedia franchise, featuring a globally distributed comic series, an upcoming animated TV series, and a 110-million digital collectibles ecosystem.
The Forgotten Runiverse game is the next evolution of the franchise, with the community actively shaping gameplay through contributed lore and their use of in-game plots to shape the gameplay journey – making it a truly collaborative experience. In the Runiverse, players band together to form guilds, embark on PvE expeditions, and engage in PvP, all the while crafting a variety of items by gathering resources from all over the world.
From August 26 to September 7, Forgotten Runiverse will enter its Open Beta Test offering players a chance to experience the game’s magic and lore without the need for whitelists, sign-ups, or NFTs. The recent Forgotten Runiverse Closed Beta Test, which occurred earlier this month, resulted in the following*:
8.6 average hours spent in-game across two days
The top 2.6% of players spent 30 hours in-game each
82% retention rate
76% of players were new to the Runiverse
“The vision of Forgotten Runiverse is to create a world where the community can come together through meaningful shared experiences, storytelling, and adventure. With New Foundations, we’re excited to open up our F2P MMORPG to everyone and give players the chance to experience the magic of Forgotten Runiverse. Creation and building are at the core of our game, and we’re empowering players to not just explore the world, but actively shape it,” commented Bear Snake, Co-Founder and COO of Forgotten Runes.
Additionally, starting August 21, players can earn Donuts, or experiential points, through quests. These quests range from passive to active activities, including social engagements, daily clickers, mini-games, and complex in-game Forgotten Runiverse milestones. These quests reward all participants and include special rewards for both current and former Forgotten Runes NFT holders. For more information on how to participate in the process, please visit the official website.
Later this year, Forgotten Runiverse will be available on Epic Game Store with plans to also be fully optimized for mobile devices. To wishlist the game, please visit the Epic Game Store.
*Based on the last 30 days of sentiment post Closed Beta as measured by the Ronin Network tools.
About Forgotten Runiverse
Forgotten Runiverse is a grand fantasy MMORPG full of magic and wonder based on the Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult. In the distant past, the Wizards of the world all vanished and a darkness crept across the land. As this Absence expands outward from the Quantum Shadow, memories and magic have faded from the land. But at long last, a portal has opened, and the Wizards have begun to find their way back into the Runiverse. Developed by Bisonic, Inc. Forgotten Runiverse aims to bring web3 gaming to the mass market.
About Magic Machine
Magic Machine is the creative studio behind Forgotten Runes founded in 2021. It focuses on using next-gen technologies to build entertainment franchises, aiming to disrupt traditional media through decentralized ownership. The company encourages community engagement via storytelling, fan art, and major media expressions. Through Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult, Magic Machine is empowering its community to co-create within a universe of shared narratives and decentralized creativity.
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