A First Look At Last Epoch
It is 2023, and Diablo 4 was finally released after what felt like an eternity of development time. Compared to other gaming genres, the last few years have been rough for ARPG fans around the planet. But this year is different — and not only because of Diablo 4! We want to shine a light on other upcoming ARPGs in the genre and showcase their approach to hacking and slaying.
In this article, we will take a first look at Last Epoch, developed by Eleventh Hour Games, which is planned to be fully released in 2023. The game is currently in Early Access and features multiplayer support for up to 4 players in a party, so-called Challenge Modes like Hardcore, SSF and «Masochist,» while Seasons («Cycles») and Leaderboards are still in development and will be coming soon.
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Last Epoch Setting and Lore
Last Epoch uses one of the most classical tropes in fantasy storytelling — time travel. Much like many other ARPGs, the game's story campaign is divided into acts called «eras». By travelling through times and visiting different eras, players progress through the story and will learn about Last Epoch's game systems and class gameplay.
In Last Epoch, the player becomes the protector of a broken shard of the Epoch, a powerful artifact connected to fate and power over time. This shard of the Epoch sends the player to the Ruined Era, a future consumed by darkness known as the Void. They then reform the Epoch and must use it to influence different climatic points in the world of Eterra's history.
The player fights the Immortal Empire's oppression in the Imperial Era, stands against the warring gods in the Divine Era, and witnesses the Ancient Era's primal wilds.
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