On November 12, our MMORPG will receive an update that, among other things, will open up new areas for exploration in Broken Ranks and make it easier for you to navigate the world beneath the surface - both on Android and PC.
In short: the Path of Exploration is expanding to three new areas, Alaril is getting a visual refresh, the Underground Map is coming to the game, and more.
Path of Exploration - Alaril, the Kholds, and Thalia
We promised that the Path of Exploration wouldn’t end with Trentis. The new update expands it to Alaril, the Kholds, and Thalia - three areas with their own sets of objectives, discoveries, and rewards. We’re also moving from the zone-based system to domains, which allows activities to be better matched to the stage your character is at. In practice, this means smoother progression and fewer situations where a Path objective simply isn’t meant for you - at least not yet. :)
Your existing progress remains intact. Completed categories and claimed rewards will remain yours. New objectives will be available as an option for those who want to reach 100% on the progress bar. If a category is still incomplete, however, new activities assigned to the first domain will also be required to complete it.
Completing the next domain will grant a guaranteed rare item, including previously removed from Trentis Exploration Caratris, among the possible rewards.
Along with the expansion of the Path of Exploration, we’re lowering the respawn times of most Champions - they’ll appear on the maps more frequently, giving you more chances to come across them along the way. The category will still be one of the more challenging ones to complete (and one of those with better rewards), but waiting for respawns will no longer be its main obstacle. Champions that may drop sets for lower-level characters will respawn the fastest, while those with higher-level sets will take a little longer, but the total wait time will not exceed 40 minutes. For now, these changes will not apply to Champions that may drop level 100 sets.
Alaril Gets a New Look
Alaril is getting more than just the Path of Exploration. The zone is also receiving a visual refresh. Here’s a little sneak peek, because sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. :)
Underground Map
Until now, once you passed through the entrance to the underground, you had to rely entirely on your own memory and instincts. That’s changing: the Underground Map will provide clear navigation when completing Path of Exploration objectives and make it easier to find your way through caves and more complex locations.
The full changelog will be published on our website closer to the update release date.
See you on the trail!