Gaming fans were treated to a neat surprise whenCentury: Age of Asheswas revealed atThe Game Awards in 2020from UK-based indie developer Playwing. A new gameplay trailer forCentury: Age of Asheshas revealed more details about the classes, game modes, and maps that will be available at launch.
Century: Age of Ashesis a free-to-play multiplayer game that will launch in Early Access next month, and features fantasy-basedaerial combat similar toStar Wars: Squadrons. While free-to-play, the game will offer extensive cosmetic options to keep players interested.
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Initially, players will be able to choose from three classes like the Naerdor Phantom which uses Mystic Shroud to cloak themselves for a short period of time, and can equip either explosive Mines or a shockwave Blast. The Skeldin Windguard can use Salvation Surge to dash to an ally and provide a temporary shield, and can equip either a poisonous Smoke Trail or the shockwave Blast. The Svard Marauder can use Hunter’s Mark to throw a tracking fireball at a specific enemy, and can equip a projectile-blocking Gust or enemy-impairing Frost Bolts.
Thedragon-riding action inCentury: Age of Asheswill take place in one of three games modes. Carnage is essentially a Team Deathmatch mode while Survival pits three teams of 6 against each other to see who will be the last team standing. Gates of Fire is a type of capture-the-flag mode, where players earn points by flying a flag through special gates around the three launch maps.
Century: Age of Asheshas a ton of potentialand has the potential to become a new multiplayer hit that speaks to fans of the fantasy genre, much like the battle royaleSpellbreak. While the gameplay shown off in the trailer looks promising, it will be interesting to see players' opinions of the game when it releases.
Century: Age of Asheswill release in Early Access on Steam in April 2021.
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