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CLOSED BETA PLAY-TEST FOR MASTERS OF ALBION ANNOUNCED TODAY
Developer 22cans, founded by Peter Molyneux, has announced a closed beta playtest for their upcoming game, Masters of Albion. Players interested in participating can register via the official Discord server for a limited 48-hour window. The game is also available to wishlist on Steam.
Masters of Albion lets you play god, but Peter Molyneux proves benevolence is optional: "I want people to realize as they're playing – 'oh s**t, I am a bit evil!'"
Masters of Albion is an upcoming god game from Peter Molyneux and 22cans that allows players to shape a world and its inhabitants with godlike powers. The game features deep simulation systems, including resource management and urban planning, alongside the ability to possess any creature. Molyneux emphasizes the freedom players have to be benevolent or malevolent, with the game's systems supporting both ethical and questionable choices.
Masters of Albion is a 'Best of Peter Molyneux' greatest hits collection in one game, but I fear it might not measure up to the games that inspired it
Masters of Albion, a new game from Peter Molyneux and 22cans, aims to be a greatest hits collection of his previous works like Fable, Black & White, and Dungeon Keeper. The game features city-building, hero-based exploration, and tower defense elements, with a focus on player choice and pace. While the game avoids NFTs and play-to-earn mechanics, the preview expresses concern that its individual systems may not reach the depth of their inspirations.
