Brighter Shores
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| Developer(s) | Fen Research |
| Publisher(s) | Fen Research |
| Designer(s) | Andrew Gower |
| Writer(s) | Paul Gower[3] |
| Platform(s) | Windows, macOS[3] |
| Release | 6 November 2024 (early access)[1][2] |
| Genre(s) | Massively multiplayer online role-playing game |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Brighter Shores is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game by Fen Research, released in early access on 6 November 2024 on Steam for Windows and macOS.[1][3][2] Brighter Shores was created by Andrew Gower, creator of RuneScape, and shares many gameplay elements with it.[4] Brighter Shores is free-to-play, with a premium pass option but no microtransactions.[2] The game is built on Fen Research's custom Fenforge engine.[3]
Gameplay
[edit]Brighter Shores game is set in a fantasy world, allowing players to select from one of three classes.[3] Players exist in a shared multiplayer world, where they can train various professions, such as guard, forager, and chef. Players can train these skills and explore the world by doing activities such as combat, brewing potions, magic, and teleportation.[5][6] Professions are leveled up by gaining experience points, and higher levels in each profession grant access to more tools to use and activities to do for that profession.[7]
The game is structured in episodes, with each episode giving access to additional professions, areas, and quests. Episodes One and Two are free to play, and Episodes Three and Four require a subscription.[3][2]
Achieving certain level milestones in professions grants players the ability to purchase and wear a cape related to that profession. Capes are awarded at levels 50, 100, 200, and 500 for each profession.[8]
Development
[edit]Andrew Gower left Jagex, the company behind RuneScape, in 2010, and shortly after founded Fen Research. Gower began development development on Brighter Shores in 2016, and the game released on Steam in early access in November 2024.[2] Andrew Gower's brother and RuneScape co-creator Paul Gower is the game's narrative designer.[3] Regular updates are being released.[9]
Reception
[edit]There are "Mostly Positive" reviews on Steam.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Brighter Shores". Steam. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Lynn, Lottie (10 October 2024). "Brighter Shores, the new MMO from RuneScape's creator, sees its early access release date moved back". Eurogamer. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Wilde, Tyler (13 March 2024). "RuneScape creator unveils new MMO after 10 years of development: 'At times it has felt like an insurmountably ambitious task'". PC Gamer.
- ^ Newell, Adam (14 March 2024). "Runescape creator is releasing a new free-to-play MMO—and it looks familiar". Dot Esports. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ Hayes, Jackson (13 November 2024). "How To Unlock All Professions in Brighter Shores". The Escapist. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ Stonham, Em (6 November 2024). "How to add and join friends in Brighter Shores". Dot Esports. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ Zalace, Jacqueline (7 November 2024). "Brighter Shores: Complete Guide To Foraging". TheGamer. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Zalace, Jacqueline (8 November 2024). "Brighter Shores: How To Get A Cape". TheGamer. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ a b Morgan, Brandon (22 November 2024). "Brighter Shores, As Told By Steam Reviews". Kotaku. Retrieved 23 November 2024.