Dauntless Hits 2M Players, Reveals ‘The Coming Storm” Release Date

dauntless gnasherIt’s been nearly 2 months since Dauntless launched into free-to-play open beta and the game seems to be doing rather well. Phoenix Labs revealed in a press release today that they’ve reached the 2 million player mark. And, to celebrate the milestone, they’ve also announced the release date for the game’s first major expansion, The Coming Storm.

“The Coming Storm begins when an Ostian Dreadnaught, bristling with industrial might and an indignant crew, crashes into Ramsgate, the central hub in Dauntless, reshaping the sprawling city and introducing players to a variety of new NPCs, stories, and quests. A new Behemoth, Koshai, the Sovereign of Thorns, stirs beyond the horizon. Members of the Ostian faction also bring with them new technology. Players will be able to craft and wield new gear and weaponry to take on the Behemoth threat - including a explosive new grenades and the first truly ranged weapon: the Ostian Repeaters.”

The expansion will arrive on August 9th and Phoenix Labs promises a “distinctly new and fresh Dauntless experience”. “Players will notice a distinct (and deadly) change to the Behemoth ecosystem in The Coming Storm as the introduction of Koshai causes the other beasts to evolve and change beyond their usual behavior and form,” said the studio. “Expect a new spin of classic encounters and keep Slayers’ skills honed.”