Ever want to try out TERA?
Now is the ideal opportunity as En Masse Entertainment launches TERA: Rising, the free-to-play version of the action combat MMORPG.
Not only is the game F2P from today, but new, multi-level dungeon Crucible of Flame and a new 3 on 3 PvP arena are also available.
The perfect excuse to try TERA draws very close as En Masse Entertainment today confirmed that its action-combat MMO will be going F2P on February 5.
Along with the new ways to access the game, brand spanking new content will also land in the form of the Crucible of Flame multi-level dungeon and a new 3v3 PvP battleground to frolic in to your non-paying heart's content.
If you play TERA in Europe you may have read yesterday's free-to play news and asked "hey, what about us?!". Well, today is your day.
Gameforge, which publishes TERA in Europe, announced today that it's following in the footsteps of the Korean, Japanese and North American markets:
"We are very pleased to be able to in future offer the game content of TERA to its fans for free and in addition, to offer all who are interested the opportunity to see the quality of the game for themselves”, said Eva Schmitt, Product Director of TERA."
At the end of December, we learned that En Masse intended to take their action-based MMORPG free-to-play in Korea an Japan. This of course raised speculation on the future of the model in other TERA-tories. Today we learned TERA: Rising will be launching free-to-play this February.
In honor of Halloween, from now until November 5, players in TERA can enjoy some wicked tricks and sweet treats! The event, known as "Masquerade Mayhem" is sure to please even the most hardcore gamer. Get awesome in-game items, achievements, have a go at the seasonally themed dungeon, and don't forget to join in the Masquerade Ball and Costume Contest on October 30th!
If you wanted to start an MMO with a buddy, but free-to-play didn't sound your flavor, here's a deal that might tickle your fancy - Amazon is selling digital copies of TERA with a 10$ rebate that can be used to pick up another copy. And hey, if you're snagging a copy for you and a friend, you'll probably need a lot of help with all that content!
So mosey over to TERA Tome and see what there is to do!
Julian "Mirai" Williams
It's never good to hear, but it's true - TERA is merging many of their servers into one, creating three server subtypes. One for PVP, one for PVE, and one for roleplaying. The announcement came from a producer's letter to the public which you can find here (although it's currently down, probably due to floods of shocked TERA players).
Their new FAQ details all the information, including which servers are to be merged and what happens to all the content therein.
Julian "Mirai" Williams
TERA's Argon Queen update goes live with a new preview video.
Fans of TERA talk about the dynamic action of the MMO as central to their enjoyment of the game.
En Masse Entertainment has given devotees of TERA's brand of action combat a boost, with a video outlining the new 15 on 15 PvP battlegrounds which will give them ample opportunity to let loose.
The fight takes place across three base capture points and throws in BAMs to spice up the fight.
The cross-server battlegrounds will be playable with the Argon Queen update, confirmed for launch on August 22.
Alongside the wanton acts of violence available in PvP, there will also be a new 20 person raid, more dungeons and character abilities.
Check out the video below and let us know what you think about the changes coming to TERA in the comments.
Scott "Jarimor" Hawkes, Editor In Chief
Putting an end to the saga that’s run since January this year, En Masse have settled the lawsuit brought against them by NCSoft in the US. Neither firm has disclosed the terms under which a settlement was reached, although En Masse maintains its innocence.
NCSoft originally filed a lawsuit against TERA developer Bluehole, claiming that a group of former employees left to form their own studio while in the middle of creating Lineage 3. That legal action was extended to include En Masse once plans to launch TERA in the US solidified.
In a posting on the En Masse blog, corporate development director Yong Taek Bae stated that the firm is happy to have the distraction behind it. "We appreciate the support from all those who have believed in us. Our priority has been and always will be our fans and community. Tera will continue to thrive and provide a great player experience and value to existing and new gamers alike."
The news couldn’t arrive at a better time for En Masse, after the firm announced restructuring-related layoffs just a few days ago.
Gareth “Gazimoff” Harmer, Staff Writer
