New Open-Class MMORPG ‘Into The Echo’ Focuses On Character Strengths And Individuality

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Over the years, MMORPG’s have moved from traditional class tropes to open-class systems that give players the freedom to come up with their own skillsets and playstyles, with some being more flexible than others. Into the Echo is one such MMORPG that’s being developed by Canadian web and mobile software provider, ETLOK Studios.

Instead of forcing players to take on combat roles with professions as secondary roles in the game, the upcoming game will focus on each character’s individuality and player strengths.

“Into The Echo is taking the traditional mechanics of resource collection, crafting, puzzle-solving and combat to build next generation social experiences offering players a chance to build their reputation and find their own unique purpose in this enchantingly realized shared world.

Your actions and the skills you choose to master will help you build a reputation and make you a hero in your own right. Whether you choose to master a craft, become a legendary code-breaker or actually fight for your faction - your contribution is vital to move the world forward. We are hard at work building systems to support huge PvP and PvE adventures and unique community challenges that require players with unique skills to solve and reward the entire community when completed.”

Aside from developing an ambitious class system, ETLOK is also pouring its efforts into making a rich virtual fantasy world with a history that goes back millions of years and will stay for decades into the future.

“Our vision with Into The Echo is to think beyond the game into building an entire virtual universe that spans media platforms and can be a launching pad for next generation social interactions where each player has a unique identity and purpose that makes them want to inhabit the universe rather than just experience it,” said the team.

No hard dates have been announced for the game’s release but we’ll be sure to keep you in the loop. You can also drop by the Into the Echo official site for more info.