The Secret World, an MMO that didn’t quite make it to the mainstream, is preparing for a relaunch under a new name. Called Secret World Legends, the game will now be free to play and will feature updated and improved combat mechanics.
“Over the course of five years, The Secret World has created a truly memorable RPG universe that stands out to this day for the uniqueness of its dark setting and tone, the depth of its quest design, and the high quality of its voice acting throughout,” said Rui Casais, CEO of Funcom, in a press statement. “Secret World Legends uses that foundation to mark a new era for the game, offering a fresh start for newcomers and long-time fans alike, delivering a captivating journey that can be enjoyed entirely on your own or with friends.”
The Secret World tells the story of three different factions in a modern-day setting. The game’s big twist is that ancient myths from all over the world happen to be real. While fighting against the two factions you didn’t join, you’ll also be going head to head with Lovecraftian horrors in Maine, vampires in Transylvania and more.
“One of our biggest goals in relaunching the game has been to reimagine the core gameplay experience in a way befitting a modern-day action RPG,” said Executive Producer Scott Junior. “Secret World Legends features combat that feels more natural, deep systems that are more intuitive, better structuring of the early game for new players, and improved mission flow to strengthen the pace of progression for players.”
No release date for Secret World Legends has been announced yet, but we do know the game will be coming to Steam. According to the Secret World Legend FAQs, all content will be available for free, with in-game purchases available to speed things up a bit. Players are also limited to only one character per account, but more character slots are also available as an additional purchase.
So what do you think? Are you interested in hopping back into The Secret World once it relaunches as Secret World Legends? Is going free to play enough to interest you in playing for the first time? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
