Скачать или смотреть Crystalfall: A Steampunk ARPG Reborn

Game studio CRG has announced the rebranding of their upcoming steampunk ARPG, originally titled Crystals of Naramunz, to Crystalfall. The new title better reflects the game's origin story and evolving narrative.

Development for Crystalfall began in 2021 with a team of ARPG veterans. Since then, both the game and the team have grown significantly. In June 2024, the game saw a successful Closed Beta launch with 222 participants. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with a remarkable 62% retention rate on day one and an average playtime of 5 hours per player per day.

The original title, Crystals of Naramunz, was a working title. “As we near the Open Beta, we felt it was time to reveal a name that better aligns with the game’s vision,” said Creative Director Daniil Sanders. “As the game evolved, so did its world and story, and Crystalfall captures that transformation more accurately.”

The game has also seen a shift in visual design, moving from a vibrant, cartoony art style to a darker fusion of steampunk and art deco. “The darker atmosphere adds an element of danger and mystery,” explains Sanders. The story begins with players as convicts who have lost their memories, and their journey centers around unraveling the mysteries of their past and the world.

The new title, Crystalfall, was inspired by a pivotal event in the game's lore known as the Nexus. This catastrophic event occurs when a colossal crystal with mysterious powers crashes into the planet, leaving it in post-apocalyptic ruin. Players navigate this world as mutated animal hybrids, fighting through dungeons in search of crystals that grant unique abilities.

Similar to Path of Exile and Diablo 2, Crystalfall follows a seasonal structure, with the Nexus striking again at the end of each season, resetting characters and items—except for the rare Aethereals. These powerful, crystal-infused items can be sealed at a special merchant, making them immune to resets and tradeable in the open market.

CRG will be showcasing Crystalfall at Gamescom this year, highlighting how loot-driven ARPGs can benefit from Web3 integration. Players interested in exploring the latest version of the game can visit CRG at the Sweden Game Arena, Hall 4.1 A011.

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