Runewaker's Popular Hack n' Slash MMORPG Guardians of Ember to Re-Launch in 2019 from Publisher Gameforge - Closed Beta Available Now

KARLSRUHE, GERMANY (JANUARY 24, 2019) - Gameforge - the leading publisher of popular free-to-play multiplayer online games including SoulWorker, Aion, and Metin2 - announced today that the popular PC-based Hack'n'Slash MMORPG - Guardians of Ember - will officially re-launch in early 2019 as a Free-to-Play title, preceded by a Closed Beta available for limited sign up today. Featuring a vast array of improvements and upgrades developed by Taiwanese developer Runewaker - the creators of Runes of Magic - Guardians of Ember treats players to an action-packed quest to defeat evil in a unique genre mashup that offers a devastating combat system, boundless character options, and a massively multiplayer open world.

"After the big success of Runes of Magic, we are delighted to be working with Runewaker to publish Guardians of Ember, a title that is a fantastic complement to our strong portfolio of online games," said Alexander Rosner, CEO of Gameforge. "We look forward to serving Guardians' existing player base and introducing it to new gamers globally. Thanks to the initial strongly positive reaction to the game's soft launch in Europe, additional regional servers will be brought online in the coming weeks to deliver an ideal gameplay experience for fans in North America, Latin America, and Asia."

"We couldn't have teamed up with a publisher better suited than Gameforge to take the reigns of Guardians of Ember," said Tony Tang, VP Business Development at Runewaker. "We look forward to seeing the game grow in popularity by reaching new players, and surprise returning players with all of the improvements that we have made and will continue to make."

Guardians of Ember combines the Hack'n'Slash and MMORPG genres into an action-oriented multiplayer online game, creating a pulse-pounding combination accessible to hardcore fans of and newcomers to either genre. Players choose from among four races and six different character classes and optimize their skillsets with endless options. Combat is brutal, tasking players with calculating their attacks for optimal damage in order to tear the opposition to shreds. Featuring fifty-eight different regions, over sixty randomized and challenging dungeons, and foes from all planes of existence, Guardians' world of Olyndale is vast and filled with challenges. Those who join the crusade to reclaim the holy ember - alone or with friends - are in for an epic adventure where they'll enact righteous fury against evil.

The Guardians of Ember first stood against evil in the First Shadow War ages ago. Peace followed and united the Human Empire with the Elves, Neia, and Dwarves. However, sinister beings who worship the dark gods continued to reside in the shadows, and the dark forces have been summoned once again. With half of the Human Empire laid to waste, and the threat of war and further destruction looming, only one hope remains: the Ember itself. The "Era of the Holy War" has only just begun.

Key Features:

• Hack n' Slash Collaborative Combat: Engage in thrilling carnage with up to four friends - mixing magic and brawn - and obliterate the legions of evil that have invaded Olyndale. Randomized dungeons additionally house various PvE challenges.
• The Arena of Honor: For only the bravest and most bloodthirsty Guardians, enter the area and face off against your friends or enemies. The Arena of Honor features 1v1, 3v3, and 5v5 PVP matches.
• Become an Immortal Guardian: Choose from six unique classes sourced from all corners of the world of Olyndale: Knight, Dark Knight, Ranger, Engineer, Priest, or Mage.
• Dual Class System: Extend your skill set by selecting a secondary class after reaching level 15, unlocking new skills and abilities.
• Endless Challenges: Take part in a questline with more than 100 missions and daily quests.
• Make Your Mark: Whether in battle or when resting away from the action, customize your character's gear with weapon crafting and enchantments, or decorate your own personalized home.

In 2018, Gameforge acquired global publishing rights to Guardians of Ember from Insel Games. The re-launch begins with a newly released Closed Beta, which players can register for at the Guardians of Ember homepage. Through Gameforge, Guardians of Ember will introduce improved gameplay, redesigned quests, enhanced tutorials, expanded character customizations, an improved UI, new regional localization, and more.

Guardians of Ember will ultimately be available in North and South America, throughout Europe, and in select Asian territories. Regional release will rollout in stages throughout the Closed Beta to commercial launch, as additional servers and language support become available. For more information, please visit https://guardiansofember.gameforge.com.

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Last updated: Apr 7, 2020 at 12:12 pm CDT