Arcane Waters Is A New Pirate-Themed 2D Pixel MMORPG, Closed Beta Slated For June 2021

arcane waters party combat screenshot bannerIf you’re a fan of MMORPGs with SNES-style 2D pixel graphics, then you might want to check out Arcane Waters, a new in-development indie pirate-themed MMORPG. The game features turn-based party combat, naval battles, and other elements that you’d expect to find in a typical MMORPG, including treasure hunts, fishing, player housing, and farming.

“Hoist the colors and weigh anchor, the oceans are yours to explore! Travel a world full of lively towns, dangerous creatures, and incredible treasures. Take up your cutlass or blunderbuss and fight alongside your best mates. Where dangers abound, there are riches and glory to be found!”

The game’s progress tracker puts development at 96% complete with closed beta testing slated for sometime in June 2021. The game is currently deciding on a business model but the team says that it will probably be buy-to-play.

“The game will most likely be a one-time purchase,” said the devs. “We may experiment with an in-game cosmetic item shop during beta testing, to see if that’s an alternative worth exploring. The game will not be subscription based, and as Colt mentioned, definitely no pay-to-win.”

Closed beta signups are now open on the Arcane Waters official site. You’ll also find the official trailer below.

Arcane Waters - Beta Trailer