The Korean game development studio, NYOU, known for popular mobile titles like Dragon Chronicles and Duel Summoners, has recently released a plethora of new in-game screenshots of their upcoming medieval fantasy MMO, Bellatores. The stunning visuals, revealed on the game's official Discord channel, provide a glimpse into the vast world and its inhabitants, showcasing the power of Unreal Engine 5.
Bellatores, set in a unique medieval period infused with fantasy elements, has apparently captured the attention of both gamers and investors alike. The game promises a rich and immersive experience, featuring survival, progression, and adventure components, along with large-scale PvP. Utilizing Unreal Engine 5, the game's visuals aim to provide an unprecedented level of detail and realism, and the team has attempted to demonstrate that with the recent screenshot release.
As reported on their Discord, Bellatores has received a significant investment from none other than Epic Games, the creators of Unreal Engine. The investment, estimated to be around $15 million, and initially boosted the game's budget to $50 million. More recently, NYOU received an additional $25 million from their series D funding, as reported by MMO Culture. This considerable investment signals a strong vote of confidence in NYOU and the potential of Bellatores to become an exciting prospect in the MMO market.
Initially scheduled for release in 2022, though some delays might be expected, Bellatores has been pushing their development forward, despite missing their initial release window. NYOU has already announced its commitment to making Bellatores an MMO exclusive to PC, a welcome announcement for MMO fans worried that NYOU, known for their mobile games,
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