Dauntless Drops A Boatload Of New Content With The ‘Seeking The Horizon’ Update

dauntless horizon progressCharacter Progression is an integral part of any MMORPG, it adds a sense of purpose and achievement to an otherwise monotonous world of mob-slaying and looting. This is why Phoenix Labs has spent an inordinate amount of time tweaking and tuning the Dauntless progression system just the way you like it.

“The weapons you wield, the legends you forge, the Behemoths you can claim among your conquests – it’s all part of progression. We’ve used player feedback and tools that we’ve been developing to create new experiences that will redefine the time you spend in the Shattered Isles. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on new progression systems inspired by your feedback!”

The new progression system will make its debut with the release of the Seeking the Horizon update. The update will also introduce a new reputation system and more choices for hunting Behemoths.

“Embarking on a ‘patrol’ gives Slayers the option to pick the zone they’ll hunt in, but not the specific Behemoth or island. You’ll also receive bonus archonite for your contributions. The new ‘expedition’ option allows Slayers to specify the island they’ll hunt on, but not the Behemoth – perfect for rounding up gatherables. You’ll also bring back an additional bundle of gatherables from the island you hunt on. Players looking to choose the Behemoth they’ll hunt can do so by embarking on a ‘pursuit’.”

Seeking the Horizon will also include two new islands, new side quests, new gear keywords, new armor set bonuses, a revamped cell system, cell re-socketing, and more. The update goes live on May 2nd along with a full reset for one final bout of testing in preparation for Open Beta on May 24th. Founders packs are still on sale so grab one now before they’re replaced by Supporter’s Packs on launch day.

Catch the first official Dauntless live stream right after the break where Community Manager Ian “crash7800” Tornay talks about the new update and the upcoming Open Beta. You can also check out the Dauntless official site for more info.

Dauntless Live Stream | April 26th