The developers of WildStar at Carbine Studios have today decided to showcase one of the biggest aspects of their upcoming game, raids.
Raids have for a long time been a major part of successful MMORPGs like Final Fantasy 11 and World of Warcraft, and it’s no surprise that they’re a major part of the WildStar experience.
Raids aren’t just hardcore, they’re “diamond core 20- and 40-player” PvE dungeon experiences against some of the largest bosses ever seen in an MMORPG.
A DevSpeak video showcases what they’re all about. Watch it below, or skip it for the bulletpoints further down.
So what makes them so awesome in WildStar?
Telegraph combat system – The Telegraph Combat System makes dungeons unpredictable and exciting. No website walkthrough will prepare you for the complex boss battles and randomized chaos you will face.
Teamwork – In raids you will join 20 or 40 players as you battle through destructive environments, making teamwork essential. Whether you are dropping down a heal or grappling a team member to safety, teamwork is vital to surviving these mind-bending gauntlets.
Replayability – Sure you’ve done the impossible: cleansed the area, killed the bosses, looted the loot, and killed the things. But if you wanted a static universe, you came to the wrong one! On Nexus, enemies learn from your pesky visits. Be prepared for tectonic shifts from one week to the next, with unique events and bosses available at variable times. Because the only thing better than accomplishing the impossible is doing it repeatedly.
Loads and loads of loot! – After defeating Nexus’s toughest delegators, don’t forget their putrefying uber-corpses are loaded with desirable accessories. From epic armor sets, uniquely powerful runes and elderly gems in record numbers, to artifact weapons of incomparable majesty. The goodies you’ll find on these deceased demi-stiffs will more than justify every death and bead of perspiration!
WildStar is out on June 3. You can pre-order the game now for tons of extra goodies, so head on over here for the details.
