The Dark World
Version 0.2.9
Initial Release of Game Engine Upgrade
Q4 2024
- Playable Guardian Character
- Enhanced Character Customization
- Character Movement Improvements
- Core Mechanics (Combat, Enhanced Crafting, Basic Survival, Base Building)
- First Main Questline for Guardian Race
- Side Quests
- Base Raiding
- UI Improvements
- Basic Environments
- World Optimisation
- AI Optimisation
- NPC Types & Relations
- New Zones
- Improved Navigation System (Community Request)
- Dynamic Events
- Dynamic Warnings
- Emote System (Community Request)
- Advanced Spawning System
- Reworked Audio
- Player level cap set to 50
Version 1.0.0
Full Release
Q4 2026
- Full World Map
- All Playable Characters (Guardian, Vampire, Werewolf, Witch)
- Raid: Castle of Eternal Night
- Endgame Content
- Comprehensive Storyline
- Marketing and Launch
- Dungeon List (Beast’s Burrow, Sunken Temple, Darkwood Forest, Abandoned Fortress, Enchanted Caverns, Wolves’ Den, Crypt of the Fallen)
- Raid (Castle of Eternal Night)
Expansion 1
Shadows of the Past
RELEASE TIMELINE: 6 months after 1.0 release
- New Map: “The Forgotten Ruins” – Explore ancient ruins filled with untold mysteries and hidden dangers.
- New Storyline: Uncover the secrets of the old world and face new adversaries emerging from the shadows of history.
- New Quests: Additional main and side quests related to the new storyline and map.
NEW DUNGEON:
- New Dungeon: “The Ruined Temple“
- Boss: The Phantom Priest
- Required Level: 55
- Description: The Phantom Priest is an ethereal guardian who lingers in the ruins of an ancient temple, using ghostly minions and dark magic to protect the secrets buried within.
NEW RAID:
- New Raid: “The White Wolf’s Den” – Battle against the powerful guardian of the ruins, a massive white werewolf with devastating abilities.
- Required Level: 60
- Raid Boss: “The White Wolf” – A fearsome white werewolf that guards the ancient secrets with ferocity and cunning.
Level Cap Increase: Level cap raised from 50 to 60.
New Abilities: Each class receives new abilities and skills to master.
New Gear: Introduction of new weapons, armor sets, and accessories.
Expansion 2
Rise of the Dark Queen
RELEASE TIMELINE: 1 year after 1.0 release
- New Map: “The Enchanted Forest” – A mystical forest teeming with magical creatures and hidden dangers.
- New Storyline: Battle against the Dark Queen, a powerful witch who threatens the balance of the world.
- New Quests: Story-driven quests that delve into the lore of the witches and their ancient powers.
NEW DUNGEON:
- New Dungeon: “The Enchanted Hollow“
- Required Level: 65
- Boss: Sylva ” The Forest Witch”
- Description: Sylva is a powerful forest witch who controls the enchanted hollow with her natural and arcane powers, summoning treants and casting deadly nature spells to ward off intruders.
NEW RAID:
- New Raid: “The Dark Queen’s Lair” – An epic raid that challenges players to confront the Dark Queen and her minions.
- Required Level: 70
- Raid Boss: “The Dark Queen” – A powerful witch with a range of dark magical abilities, summoning minions and casting devastating spells.
Level Cap Increase: Level cap raised from 60 to 70.
New Abilities: New skills and enhancements for all classes.
New Gear: Magical weapons and armor sets with unique enchantments.
Expansion 3
War of the Ancients
RELEASE TIMELINE: 18 months after 1.0 release
- New Map: “The Battlefields” – War-torn landscapes where ancient battles were fought, now teeming with restless spirits and ancient war machines.
- New Storyline: Uncover the history of the ancient wars and prevent a new conflict from erupting.
- New Quests: Engage in quests that explore the rich history of Panonia and its ancient wars.
NEW DUNGEON:
- New Dungeon: “The Haunted Battlefield”
- Required Level: 75
- Boss: The Fallen General
- Description: The Fallen General is the vengeful spirit of a once-great military leader. In undeath, he commands an army of spectral soldiers and wields a cursed sword with devastating power.
NEW RAID:
- New Raid: “The Warlord’s Crypt” – Face the resurrected ancient warlord and his army of undead soldiers.
- Required Level: 80
- Raid Boss: “The Ancient Warlord” – An undead warlord with powerful combat skills and the ability to resurrect fallen minions to fight for him.
Level Cap Increase: Level cap raised from 70 to 80.
New Abilities: Advanced skills and ultimate abilities for each class.
New Gear: Legendary gear inspired by ancient warriors and their legendary feats.
Expansion 4
Son of the Dragon
RELEASE TIMELINE: 2 years after 1.0 release
- New Map: “Transylvanian Highlands” – A dark, gothic landscape with treacherous terrain and hidden dangers.
- New Storyline: Venture into the Transylvanian Highlands to uncover the mysteries surrounding Dracula.
- New Quests: Gothic-themed quests that challenge players to navigate the treacherous highlands and confront Dracula.
NEW DUNGEON:
- New Dungeon: “The Crypt of Shadows”
- Required Level: 85
- Boss: Lord Varos “The Shadow Revenant”
- Description: Lord Varos is a fearsome undead lord who was once a noble vampire. In the crypt, he uses shadow magic and his mastery of necromancy to control an army of the undead, posing a dire threat to any who dare enter.
NEW RAID:
- New Raid: “The Eternal Darkhold” – An endgame raid where players must defeat Dracula, the Son of the Dragon, and his three brides.
- Required Level: 90
- Raid Bosses: Dracula “The Dark Prince”: The primary raid boss, a formidable vampire lord with devastating powers.
Brides of Dracula:
Vespera: A vampire bride with control over darkness and shadow.
Lamia: A vampire bride with the power to charm and mesmerize.
Sanguina: A vampire bride with blood magic abilities.
Level Cap Increase: Level cap raised from 80 to 90.
New Abilities: Shadow and night-themed abilities for all classes.
New Gear: Gothic armor and powerful vampiric weapons.
Updates
Future Updates and Expansions
- Continuous Content Updates: Regular updates to add new events, quests, and gameplay improvements.
- Community-Driven Features: Implement features and content based on community feedback and suggestions.
- Seasonal Events: Introduce special seasonal events with unique rewards and challenges.
- New Playable Characters: Expand the roster of playable characters with new abilities and storylines.
- New Zones and Dungeons: Continuously expand the world of Panonia with new zones, dungeons, and raids to explore.