Alchemy Update - April 28th
Hello Arcadians,
This is just a post regarding an upcoming update which is set to release on April 28th, 2022. Users who are not in discord may not be aware that a big update is just on the horizon. This new update brings in the new skill of alchemy, Converts smelting & Gathering into skills. It will introduce a new map that is more open and expansive with new features such as Day & Night cycles, Weather patterns & Biomes.
SERVERS WILL GO DOWN AT 7AM EST APRIL 28TH
Servers will remain down for ~4 hours
New Map
Arcadius will be getting a new map. This map is much larger in scale and will allow for more exploration with friends as well as plenty of space for future content. The map will contain all new points of interest, settlements, mountains, and caves.
Graphical Update (Lighting & Shaders)
We are continuously working on making Arcadius more visually appealing, In this update lighting is much more vibrant and reactive. There are also weather zones & new biomes.
Gathering Changes
Many players have mentioned that gathering itself should be a skill. This is why with the introduction of Alchemy we have expanded the gathering gameplay to include the following
- New Tools (Sickles)
- 15 New Gatherables
- Dedicated Level Up System
To gather flax, mushrooms, and other harvestable items the user will now need to use a new tool "Sickle". Using this tool the users will be able to gather these items at a faster and more efficient pace.
New Skill: Alchemy
This update introduces Arcadius first new skill "Alchemy" Which will see players brewing potions at the new brewing station, to help them in their adventures. It will require players to be on the lookout and explore the different biomes to find ingredients.
- Potion Rework
- Potion Cooldown UI
Alchemy is a simple skill, Players can brew potions using ingredients at the brew station. The brew station will require Fuel & Water as a power source. Any player can brew any potion but your success rate is dependent on your level in relation to that potion. Failing a brew will give you a spoiled potion which is useless. The alchemy minigame sees the player shaking and rotating the flask to mix the materials.
UI Changes
We want to provide the players with an easy-to-read simplistic User interface. That is why during this update we are going to start rolling out a brand new UI.
Unique Names
Once players update their games they will be required to set up a unique username. for the time being, this username can not be changed.
Weather, Biomes & Day N Night Cycle
The world of Arcadius is slowly getting bigger & better. Players will not experience both Night time & Day Time in-game, They will also see foggy wastelands & snow-covered mountains. This update is laying down the foundation for more in-depth content.
Ban Improvements
Player experience is important to us. Sadly because the game is Free 2 Play there are a lot of bad eggs seeping through hoping to ruin the experience for other players. This update brings in new banning capabilities for both Gameplay, chat & Ranking. As well as a better in-game reporting system.
What comes after
Once this update is released I will be primarily focused on polishing existing content, refining existing skills & Improving the overall quality of the game (Animations, Models, Audio, etc..) A big rework of the chat is coming as well. It will introduce a more MMO-like chat feeling with things like Area chat, Global chat & Direct Messaging between users.
I'll be using community polls and feedback to make sure I create the best possible playing experience for this community. All comments are read & taking into consideration.
TLDR
• New Open World Map
• Gathering is now a skill
• Smelting is now a skill
• New skill Alchemy
• New tools (Sickle)
• New Picks (4 of them)
• New Axes (6 of them)
• New Fishing Rods (2 of them)
• New harvestable (15 of them)
• New Ores
• New Trees
• New Potions
• Day & Night Cycle
• Weather System
• Biomes
• New Spawn system (When loading into the world you will now spawn where you left off)
• New UI
• Unique Names (Players will be forced to set a name with the new update)
+ more
Happy Mining
Atlas.