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entertainment1d ago
Stars Reach could be the second coming of the sandbox MMO, with player-built cities and 40+ Star Wars Galaxies-style professions to give me hope
- Stars Reach aims to redefine MMOs with player-built cities, zones, and a fluid galactic map.
- Players can influence the map by creating wormholes and shifting territory to keep zones active.
- The game offers more than 40 professions, including a journalist track with an in-game news network.
- Raph Koster describes Stars Reach as a blend of SWG, RuneScape, Eve, and Ultima Online.
- Players have already formed guilds and communities that contribute to in-game worlds, such as animal conservation groups.
- The project is planned for early access this summer, signaling a potential full rollout later.
- The article argues the game could revive the sandbox MMO spirit amid a crowded genre.
- The article notes the risk of Stars Reach burning out or evolving beyond expectations.
- Playful Worlds aims to empower social and governance mechanics alongside combat options.
- The feature also outlines how players can publish in-game news and monetize content.
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