This week's Indie MMO Spotlight offers a comprehensive look at multiple updates and developments in the indie MMO world. Key topics include Anvil Empires' latest test, BitCraft's composer announcements, and Eternal Tombs' gameplay demo. Keep reading for in-depth information on each topic.
Anvil Empires
Anvil Empires' most recent Pre-Alpha test commenced this past Friday and will run throughout the weekend. If you wish to participate in future testing sessions, applications usually open 48 hours before the test begins. Applications can be submitted via the Anvil Empires Steam page.
BitCraft
This week brought two significant blog posts concerning BitCraft. The first post unveiled that Austin Wintory and Rachel Hardy would be in charge of BitCraft's soundtrack. The same post also mentioned that an Alpha release is expected in early 2024. The second post explored the game's core skills, including forestry, mining, hunting, smithing, and fishing, among others. A supplementary video on BitCraft's Twitter depicted a day in the life of a lumberjack in the game.
Broken Ranks
For those who fondly recall the long and arduous process it took guilds to defeat new raid bosses, Broken Ranks serves as a nostalgic reminder. The Winged Lady Sidraga has recently been defeated after a considerable struggle—five months and 890 attempts to be exact. The final battle has been captured in a video for the community to witness.
Corepunk
Corepunk revealed this week that a limited first-look test involving 21 people will take place over the weekend. While there is a visual NDA in place, participants have the liberty to discuss their experiences. Therefore, more detailed reports may emerge in the coming weeks. An early access release for Corepunk is also targeted for December.