Controversial WoW lookalike wants you to give it a shot
When it comes to MMO games, there is a ridiculously vast variety of fun experiences to choose from. It can be hard to compete with bigger names like World of Warcraft, but many MMOs do just that nonetheless. Tarisland, an upcoming game from Tencent, made the rounds online several months back as World of Warcraft fans noted its striking resemblance to the renowned MMO. Fast forward to now and Tarisland is set to spend time some time in closed beta for testing.
Tarisland is a cross-platform MMO, so it’s launching across Android, iOS, and PC. We recently covered some of the reactions to it looking like WoW, a resemblance that did not go unnoticed by World of Warcraft players or developers, with WoW creator Dan ‘MrGM’ Carter tweeting out the game’s trailer with the caption “this new game from Tencent seems extremely familiar.”
Despite the heat from the WoW community, Tarisland has just announced its closed beta, which is launching on June 27. The beta will be available to mobile players from certain regions, including Brazil, Canada, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom. PC players from all around the globe will be able to take part in the closed beta, with region locks applying solely to mobile fans.
In the closed beta, you will be able to select one of the following character classes: Ranger, Paladin, Warrior, Mage, Priest, Bard, or Barbarian Fighter. You can then set off to explore maps like the Ancash Canyon, SilverLit, and the Misty Forest. Each area has its own respective storylines and quests for you to play alone or with friends as cross-progression is enabled.
As most MMOs do, Tarisland will also offer other group-centered experiences like dungeons. The developers state, “Understanding the classes and how they
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