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Scramble Knights pivots to ‘not quite an MMO, but more than a co-op game’ as it enters beta
Funktronic Labs has shifted the direction of Scramble Knights Online, moving away from its battle royale origins to become a multiplayer adventure RPG that blurs the line between co-op and MMO. The game, which features a chibi aesthetic and Zelda-inspired quests, is currently in beta and aims for an early access release this fall with a buy-to-play model.
"The haters were right," RPG devs decide after spending 3 years on a battle royale only to cancel it and pivot on Steam: "It's not quite an MMO, but it's also more than a co-op game"
Funktronic Labs has canceled its battle royale game, Scramble Knights Royale, after three years of development, admitting that the genre was not viable for an indie studio. The game will pivot to a "Monster Hunter-inspired MMO-lite experience" titled Scramble Knights Online, described as a multiplayer adventure RPG focused on cooperative questing and PvE encounters. An early access release is planned for fall with a $15-$20 price point.
Funktronic Labs Drops Battle Royale PvP Focus, Reimagines Scramble Knights as "Scramble Knights Online”- an online adventure RPG with bite-sized Zelda-inspired quests in a shared world.
Funktronic Labs has announced a significant pivot for their title, formerly "Scramble Knights Royale," which will now be known as "Scramble Knights Online." The game is dropping its Battle Royale and live-service focus to become an online multiplayer adventure RPG featuring Zelda-inspired quests and PvE content. The studio aims to create a shared world experience with co-op gameplay for up to four players, focusing on character progression and crafting.