Dauntless hits 2,000,000 player milestone, announces major update
Since launching into Open Beta in May 2018, monster-hunting MMO Dauntless has blazed quite a trail through the gaming landscape. Now, in celebration of hitting the two million player mark, Phoenix Labs has announced the pending release of a major new update that is sure to shake things up with the game's dedicated (and vocal) fanbase.
The Coming Storm, scheduled to be released on August 9th, will make some major changes to the Dauntless world, bringing new characters, new quests, and new gear (including a ranged weapon!)
According to the press release, “The Coming Storm begins when an Ostian Dreadnaught, bristling with industrial might and an indignant crew, crashes into Ramsgate, the central hub in Dauntless, reshaping the sprawling city and introducing players to a variety of new NPCs, stories, and quests. A new Behemoth, Koshai, the Sovereign of Thorns, stirs beyond the horizon. Members of the Ostian faction also bring with them new technology. Players will be able to craft and wield new gear and weaponry to take on the Behemoth threat - including a explosive new grenades and the first truly ranged weapon: the Ostian Repeaters.”
That is a ton of new content. The press release goes on to explain that the addition of the new Behemoth will throw off the Dauntless ecosystem, resulting in changed behaviors for existing Behemoths. That ought to keep everyone on their toes.
“The Dauntless community is one of the most vocal and passionate groups of people in gaming, and they’ve helped us shape Dauntless into what it is today, and what it will become in the future,” said Jesse Houston, CEO and co-founder of Phoenix Labs. “With The Coming Storm we’re putting community feedback into action , debuting the first fully ranged weapon, and players will see a decidedly new and fresh Dauntless experience on August 9.”
Players that have yet to try Dauntless can sign up here. If you haven’t tried it, Dauntless is worth a look. The game is already pretty big, and it is clear that the dev team is continuing to work on and develop the game further. Looks like Dauntless is here to stay.
