NCSoft West associate producer, Lani Blazier has confirmed plans for an Open Beta for the medieval fantasy MMORPG, Aion: The Tower of Eterenity, in an interview today by MMORPG.com. Lani Blazier also goes on to speak about the PvPvE aspect of the game, as well as how NCSoft plans to combat the grind aspect of the MMORPG world.
Aion: The Tower of Eternity has recently wrapped up it's fourth beta for players who have pre-ordered the game. A fifth closed beta is expected July 31st, starting at 12pm PST. Aion is also dated for relrease September 22, 2009. For more information on the game, please visit The Official Aion website.
MMORPG.com:
There are those who say that Aion has the potential to be the much-foretold WoW Killer. What are your opinions on this?
Lani Blazier:
World of Warcraft has certainly changed the face of the MMO industry and has brought a new audience of players into the genre. That said, with Aion, our focus from the very beginning has been to create a fun and unique MMO that appeals to a global audience. We're launching with an extremely polished game; with a ton of PvE content (over 1500 quests on day one); and we're launching with a more western style of combat and gameplay. Combine those elements with Aion's unique world and deep storyline, stunning visuals, and its innovative features such as flight and PvPvE, and I think you truly have an experience that will have broad global appeal. That being said, we're very happy with the momentum we've seen building behind the game as we look toward its launch in North America and Europe and do appreciate the enthusiasm our fans have for Aion!
MMORPG.com:
Are you currently planning to have an open beta prior to the NA / EU launch?
Lani Blazier:
Yes, we are. We haven't released any details yet but our closed/open beta schedules can be found on the main page of our official website: www.aiononline.com. Click here to read more...
There are those who say that Aion has the potential to be the much-foretold WoW Killer. What are your opinions on this?
Lani Blazier:
World of Warcraft has certainly changed the face of the MMO industry and has brought a new audience of players into the genre. That said, with Aion, our focus from the very beginning has been to create a fun and unique MMO that appeals to a global audience. We're launching with an extremely polished game; with a ton of PvE content (over 1500 quests on day one); and we're launching with a more western style of combat and gameplay. Combine those elements with Aion's unique world and deep storyline, stunning visuals, and its innovative features such as flight and PvPvE, and I think you truly have an experience that will have broad global appeal. That being said, we're very happy with the momentum we've seen building behind the game as we look toward its launch in North America and Europe and do appreciate the enthusiasm our fans have for Aion!
MMORPG.com:
Are you currently planning to have an open beta prior to the NA / EU launch?
Lani Blazier:
Yes, we are. We haven't released any details yet but our closed/open beta schedules can be found on the main page of our official website: www.aiononline.com. Click here to read more...
Aion: The Tower of Eternity has recently wrapped up it's fourth beta for players who have pre-ordered the game. A fifth closed beta is expected July 31st, starting at 12pm PST. Aion is also dated for relrease September 22, 2009. For more information on the game, please visit The Official Aion website.