The Future of Illuvium Overworld: Transforming into an MMO Lite
Key Changes Coming to Illuvium Overworld
- Illuvium will prioritize development on Overworld in mid-2025
- New gameplay elements will be introduced to create a creature-capturing MMO Lite
- Focus on core MMO experience without complex features
- Existing features include Illuvials, weapons, regions, crafting system, and more
- Upcoming features like raids, melee combat, and multiplayer are in development
What Players Can Expect
- Continuous improvement of Rangers, Illuvials, and drones
- Unlocking new equipment and abilities
- Exploring hidden locations and teaming up with other players
- Embarking on raids against dangerous Leviathans for rare rewards
Seeking Investments for the Overhauled Overworld Game
Financial Updates and Future Plans
- Monthly costs reduced to $900k
- Studio anticipates the need for more capital for the revamp
- Plans to start seeking investments in March 2025
Potential Temporary Closure
- Consideration of temporarily closing the game for revamp
- Automated drone runs for Illuvial acquisition during closure
- Decision to be determined by the community
Focus on Illuvium Arena
Improvements Coming to Illuvium Arena
- Efforts to elevate Arena to the level of top-tier auto battlers by Q2 2025
- Team will focus on Overworld once Arena goals are achieved
For more details on the future of Illuvium, check out the official update post. Dive into the sci-fi franchise now by exploring our Gamer’s Guide to Illuvium for an exciting play-to-earn journey across all 3 games: Illuvium Overworld, Illuvium Arena, and Illuvium Zero.
