Swordeye
News, coverage and analysis tracking Swordeye across the outlets.- MMO Hype Train: Is it smart or foolish for upcoming MMOs to embrace hardcore attitudes?This article discusses the trend of upcoming MMORPGs embracing hardcore design philosophies, questioning whether this approach is wise or foolish. While some games like Embers Adrift and Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen have adopted more challenging mechanics, their success has been limited. The author notes the appeal of difficult games like Dark Souls but questions if there's enough demand for entire MMORPGs to be built around such a premise, especially given the inherent risks in the current market.
- Whatever happened to Tomo Endless Blue, Ahoy, and Swordeye?This article provides updates on the development status of three multiplayer games: Tomo: Endless Blue, Ahoy, and Swordeye. Tomo: Endless Blue continues to show previews but has not yet launched its Kickstarter. Ahoy has released new gameplay footage but missed its alpha test deadline. Swordeye has conducted a playtest and announced dates for its next test.
- PLAYTEST OPEN: MELEE COMBAT MMO ‘SWORDEYE’ INVITES PLAYERS TO ITS NEW 3D OPEN-WORLDSolo developer ALX Theory is inviting players to a new playtest for their directional swordfighting MMO, Swordeye, which is available on Steam. This latest test features a new Overworld map with open-world combat events, proximity voice chat, extraction opportunities, and portals to new dungeons. The playtest aims to introduce MMO elements to the extraction title with scaling loot rewards and up to 30 players per server.
- Betawatch: Shadowstone kicks off playtesting, EVE Frontier plods onwardThis week's Betawatch covers numerous games entering playtesting phases, including Secret Door's Shadowstone and Dreamhaven's Sunderfolk. EVE Frontier continues development with new features, while Swordeye, Scars of Honor, and MapleStory Classic World are also highlighted for upcoming tests. The article also provides a comprehensive list of games currently in open or closed testing, differentiating between the two and noting those that appear to be malingering.
- Swordeye is an upcoming MMO hardcore action combat dungeon crawlerSwordeye is an upcoming hardcore MMO slasher developed by ALX Theory, set to release in 2026. It features brutal directional combat and focuses on players competing to ascend a dangerous tower filled with traps and enemies. A new playtest is scheduled for March 26th to 31st, introducing the Othari raid and proximity voice chat.
PLAYTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: MELEE COMBAT MMO ‘SWORDEYE’ INVITES PLAYERS TO 3D OPEN-WORLD ON MARCH 26THSolo developer ALX Theory announced that the melee combat MMO Swordeye will begin its latest playtest on March 26th. This playtest introduces a new Overworld map with open-world combat events, proximity voice chat, extraction opportunities, and portals to new dungeons. Players can enroll for the playtest on Steam.