MMORPGs can potentially go on forever, and some have. Some are older than others though. Tibia, an MMO developed in Germany, was one of the first, launching in 1997. It’s a grampa of the genre now, still kicking after 28 years, and still offering the same four character classes: knights, paladins, sorcerers and druids. I guess NOW was the time they thought to mix it up. They’re introducing a brand-new fifth character class for the first time in their history.
Enter the Monks. These classes rely martial-arts combat and unique mystical powers to defend allies and topple opponents. If you play Tibia and have concerns a fifth class could upset the balance….well, so do the developers, and they’re approaching this with the utmost care. There will be several “test periods” for the Monk class, the first starting on February 25.
The Tibia community will be encouraged to put the Monk through its paces, both playing as and playing against. The feedback the developers get will shape the final version of the Monk class, which they hope to add permanently in the second quarter of 2025.
“]People said the project was] too complex and too risky,” recalls the product manager at Tibia, known in the community as Niadus. “The more we talked about it, however, the more it felt actually possible as well as a natural step for the game….All in all, we see the addition of a new vocation as an opportunity to rekindle the sense of discovery that was always part of Tibia. A chance to learn the intricacies of a new vocation, experiment with new strategies, and adapt to new team compositions.”
For more details on the Monk class and Tibia in general, visit www.tibia.com.
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