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The Depths of Eterra Update (Patch 0.8.5) will arrive tomorrow, March 18th!

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Ready your mind, body, and armament as you venture into the darkest forgotten areas of Eterra, challenge the might of the Immortal Empire in one of their research facilities, and face off against the new Champions of the Arena. The Depths of Eterra Update introduces two new endgame Dungeons, a new Arena mode, and a whole host of visual updates and more including:

• New Endgame Dungeon: The Lightless Arbor
  
• New Endgame Dungeon: Soulfire Bastion
  
• New Arena Mode: Champions of the Arena
  
• Complete Catalyst Rework
  
• New 3D models for new and existing Uniques
  
• New 3D models for all Wraiths including both Necromancer's summoned Wraiths, and enemy Wraiths
  
• New Armor sets for Acolyte, Sentinel, Primalist, and Rogue
  
• New Unique Items
  
• Balance Changes
  
• Bug Fixes
  

Check out the full Patch Notes here!

Hello Travelers! Welcome to the 8th day of our Sensational, Week+, Hype-Train, Patch Spectacular *TM, and the reveal of our second dungeon “The Lightless Arbor” releasing with patch 0.8.5 Depths of Eterra. We are very excited to shed some light on what is waiting for you in these ancient depths, but fair warning, for those who would wish to discover these new passages on their own, spoilers lay ahead.





Eterra’s history holds many dark secrets - some so distant they’ve faded into myth. Such is the case of The Lightless Arbor and The Mountain Beneath. Deep under the mountains that house the Last Refuge, quietly lives a time-worn forest full of ancient vegetation, wildlife, and creatures of tremendous power. One of these creatures, a massive Titan made of plant and stone, has awoken from his long slumber. His lumbering beneath the Last Refuge threatens to cause a cave-in that that will burry humanity’s last light. You must venture deep into The Lightless Arbor, walking paths untouched by sunlight for over a thousand years, and save Eterra’s Last Refuge from The Mountain Beneath.





The Lightless Arbor is Eterra’s darkest dungeon - quite literally - and that darkness is home to a horde of ancient creatures who’ve thrived in it for thousands of years. The darkness has made them stronger and more resilient. If you thought saving Eterra was difficult before, try doing it in the dark. In their dark.



Luckily, you will have some assistance from a Lost Spriggan and a magical source of light known as the Pyre Amber. Once activated, the Pyre Amber will travel with you through the dungeon, and at your command illuminate a specified area, then return back to you as needed. Control of the Pyre Amber’s light will be crucial to your success in The Lightless Arbor, as the enemies here are fortified by the darkness - they deal much higher damage, and receive much less in return while shrouded.



While the Pyre Amber is following you, your fates are linked. Take too much damage and the light radius shrinks. If you are to succeed, you’ll have to find a way to replenish the Pyre’s light, or risk being lost in the darkness forever.



While there is little so far revealed about the Titans of Eterra, we do know they were born in the Ancient Era. Humanity remains unsure how many have survived Eterra’s dangerous history up until the Ruined Era, but today we’ve learned that at least one has - and he’s angry. The Void’s corruption has spread into the Lightless Arbor and torn away the ecosystem that has kept him sleeping peacefully for all these years.





The Mountain Beneath has earned his name - made of stone and plant, and towering over 100ft tall. Once you are standing in front of him, watching his mighty fists plummeting down towards you, you might be struck with the question: How does one properly slay a mountain? A good question no doubt, and one we pray you find the answer to somewhere in the depths of The Lightless Arbor.







The Vault of Uncertain fate is a mysterious structure from a similar origin as the Monolith and Eternity Cache, long forgotten by mankind. Its lost legend is tied to the power of a being called Derium who dates back to the beginnings of the Ancient Era.



It has the power to transform gold coins into powerful rewards - but be cautioned - the vault itself is in control of your fate and reward, there are no guarantees of being offered what you are looking for.

When you enter the Vault, you will be presented an offering. If you value what’s presented, you may accept the reward and pay the demanded price. At this point you will be presented another offering, and a choice: continue to invest or enter the Vault. The Vault’s power is limited only to the extent of your sacrifice, and the power of your reward scales deeply with the amount of wealth you’ve parted with. It is important to be strategic about which offers you accept and which you decline, as all choices come with a cost - and the cost of a missed opportunity weighs heavily.



Whether you’ve been with us through our entire journey so far, or you are just joining us near the end, we want to say thank you for your continued support (and hype) for all the cool new content coming in Patch 0.8.5 Depths of Eterra. Join us tomorrow for the 9th and final day of the Phenomenal Week+, Super Hype-Train, Patch Spectacular *TM - It is everyone’s favorite day! Christm PATCH NOTES DAY!

See you then!

March 9th- Depths of Eterra update Announcement
March 10th - New Uniques
March 11th - Dungeon - Soulfire Bastion
March 12th - Catalyst Rework
March 13th - New Unique Models
March 13th - New Wraith Models
March 14th - New Armor Set Models
March 15th - Arena Champions
March 16th - Dungeon - The Lightless Arbor
March 17th - Patch Notes & Video Overview
March 18th - Depths of Eterra Launch Day!

Welcome Travelers to day seven of the Unbroken, 9 day, Sequential Hype Week, Patch Extravaganza*TM! In this news post we’re going to be covering the new Arena of Champions!

[h2]Champion’s Gate[/h2]



In a remote stronghold in Heoborea, an abandoned castle once known as Jormun’s Fortress has seen renewed interest. Only its new inhabitants have taken to a new name, Champion’s Gate. A portal has opened within Champions gate, through which only one thing is known, what lies beyond this portal is endless swarms of combatants in every shape, form, and number. The unique nature of this portal has drawn an odd assortment of humans and Wengari to live here, so they may have access to thrilling combat whenever they please.

However, some few have chosen to stay within the realm beyond, as they have found a way to only face those who would be a challenge worthy of their battle lust. These few champions have fallen to their obsession with the ceaseless battles, letting the worst part of themselves take root and grow. In 0.8.5 enter this portal and face the once Champions of Eterra, now, Champions of the Arena.

[h2]Arena of Champions[/h2]
Arena of Champions will offer an alternative approach to the current Endless Arena, while not replacing it. When accessing the Arena portal you will be presented with the opportunity to either compete in the existing Endless Arena, or the new Arena of Champions. With the Arena of Champions, you will have the option of four different tiers of difficulty, with escalating tiers providing increased difficulty, and greater rewards.



Upon entering the Arena of Champions, you will face off against a number of waves. While progressing through the waves, you will be presented with a choice of additional modifiers to further increase the difficulty and rewards. However, be careful with your choices: In the Arena, all spoils only go to the victor. The final five waves will take place within one of the Arena Champion’s dedicated arenas, with the final wave containing the Champion of the Arena themselves. There are currently three Arena Champions, each a former Traveler from another timeline in which they failed to find purpose through the Epoch and strayed far from their path.



[h2]Vaion the Arsenal[/h2]
To sum up Vaion the Arsenal in one word: Pride. A skilled blacksmith, and collector of any and all weapons, Vaion never found purpose outside of his natural talents. Instead, he spends his time in the Arena honing his proficiencies to a point beyond mere skill. Fancying himself a true master of arms, he readies his entire armament for a challenger worthy of facing the full extent of his knowledge of blades, maces, shields, and more.



[h2]The Crimson Blade[/h2]
The familiar taste of copper in the air, the sensation of slowed time, and the look of shock and surprise on man, and beast’s faces alike. The Crimson Blade never lost their lust for taking lives, but instead thrives on the thrill of assassinations and the rush that comes with it. Honing herself to a razor’s edge as if a living weapon, The Crimson Blade waits in the shadows for those who may be able to share with her a new experience in the thrill of the kill.



[h2]Alfrig Wolfmaw[/h2]
Idolizing storms and avalanches, Alfrig Wolfmaw follows a path of might makes right. Embracing this mentality, Alfrig no longer sees animals as companions, but simply disposable power to be commanded. He has sought out the Arena as a method of strengthening his mind and body to become a force of destruction. In the Arena of Champions, Alfrig Wolfmaw seeks out those with power to continue proving his path is correct through the broken bodies of those who face him.



[h2]Rewards[/h2]
The Arena of Champions will be available in multiple tiers for adjustable difficulty, with higher tiers providing increased rewards. These Champions have been reigning within Champion’s Gate for decades, collecting the spoils from their victories over countless other adventurers across Eterra. Some of this loot they use to fight, some is kept in reserve. Other trinkets, like rare keys to hidden passages across Eterra, are kept close by as trophies to track their ongoing reign over Champion’s Gate.

This brings to a conclusion today’s news for the Ceaseless, 9 day, Sequential Hype Week, Patch Extravaganza! Make sure to keep your eyes on our socials, as we will be continuing the pre-patch hype with tomorrow’s post on the the second dungeon, The Lightless Arbor!

March 9th- Depths of Eterra update Announcement
March 10th - New Uniques
March 11th - Dungeon - Soulfire Bastion
March 12th - Catalyst Rework
March 13th - New Unique Models
March 13th - New Wraith Models
March 14th - New Armor Set Models
March 15th - Arena Champions
March 16th - Dungeon - The Lightless Arbor
March 17th - Patch Notes & Video Overview
March 18th - Depths of Eterra Launch Day!

Welcome Travelers to day six of the Ceaseless, 9 day, Super Hype Week, Patch Spectacle*TM! If you are just joining us this week, be sure to check out all of our Depths of Eterra announcements over the past five days (links below!).

The Depths of Eterra update is continuing to add distinct armor designs for each of the classes, improving the feeling of progression and unique identity. Check out some of the awesome new looks coming into Eterra!



The Acolyte’s new set takes a lightweight approach to a gothic, demonic, and ragged theme - it pairs perfectly with some of our new darker-themed catalysts revealed on the weekend. In order to achieve a realistic result of the different layers of clothes in game, we had to use a combination of simulating the fabric in 3D and manual sculpting.









Here is our newly redesigned low-tier Primalist set, one of the first armor sets you will collect as a new Primalist making their way through Eterra. With a strong wilderness inspiration, it was necessary to focus on fur creation and find solutions to bring that fur to life - while respecting the technical aspects of the engine.

To keep the model on game-budget, we created groups of fur-textured planes and layered them one by one creating depth and volume.









Our new mid-tier Rogue armor set takes on the soul of an outlaw. Its open design leaves mobility completely unhindered, while providing heavier protection while in marksman stance at range - protecting the side profile of the shooter.

Also, check out that hat. That is going to be a popular hat.









Our endgame ready high-tier Sentinel set showcases a beautiful combination of battle-scarred plate and white wolf fur. We would like to believe the fur adds an element of comfort here for our Sentinel’s journey, but how comfortable can you really be in the Depths of Eterra?

The biggest challenge here was bringing together the technical challenges of fur and hard-surface materials into one unified piece.







This concludes day six of the Continuing, 9 day, Super Hype Week, Patch Spectacle*TM. Make sure to check back in tomorrow for the deeper dive on the Arena Champions being introduced in the Depths of Eterra update.

March 9th- Depths of Eterra update Announcement
March 10th - New Uniques
March 11th - Dungeon - Soulfire Bastion
March 12th - Catalyst Rework
March 13th - New Unique Models
March 13th - New Wraith Models
March 14th - New Armor Set Models
March 15th - Arena Champions
March 16th - Dungeon - The Lightless Arbor
March 17th - Patch Notes & Video Overview
March 18th - Depths of Eterra Launch Day!

Welcome Travelers, to day Five of the Essential, 9 Day, No Brakes, Hype-Train, Phenomenon… *TM! The Depths of Eterra update brings with it a number of new Wraiths to fight and follow you across time. These updated Wraiths will help breath new “unlife” into the world of Eterra as part of our ongoing efforts to bring models to current standards. Check out some examples below of these new terrifying creatures of necromancy both travelling with you, or facing you in your journey as the Elders shudder at the power you’ve brought into the world.

Summoned Wraiths are a common creation of skilled necromancers, as they are a simple coalescence of soul energy with minimal willpower or physicality.





They are often used for simple tasks or for swarming enemies by sheer numbers. These wraiths spread terror and panic wherever they go.





Wraiths can also appear spontaneously in places with a high amount of soul and/or necrotic activity, these Wraiths are ferocious and uncontrolled. They are not to be taken lightly.







This concludes day Five of the Unbroken, 9 day, No Brakes, Hype-Train, Patch Extravaganza *TM. We would love to hear your Necromantic build ideas that the Elders have shunned, down below! Make sure to check back in tomorrow for our post on the New Armor Set Models being added in 0.8.5 Depths of Eterra!

March 9th- Depths of Eterra update Announcement
March 10th - New Uniques
March 11th - Dungeon - Soulfire Bastion
March 12th - Catalyst Rework
March 13th - New Unique Models
March 13th - New Wraith Models
March 14th - New Armor Set Models
March 15th - Arena Champions
March 16th - Dungeon - The Lightless Arbor
March 17th - Patch Notes & Video Overview
March 18th - Depths of Eterra Launch Day!