Project Pantheon: Wolcen Studio Reveals Revolutionary ARPG with Extraction Elements
Wolcen Studio has unveiled Project Pantheon, an innovative ExtrAction RPG that combines hack-and-slash action with extraction gameplay mechanics in a dark fantasy setting. The game will be free-to-play and is currently preparing for its first Closed Alpha test.
Stairs ascending to arched entrance
Key Features:
- Free-to-play live service game
- Blend of ARPG and extraction gameplay
- Dark fantasy setting inspired by world mythologies
- Player-driven economy with open market trading
- PvPvE combat with high-stakes loot system
The game takes place in a strange afterlife where players, commissioned by Death itself, must help restore order to a fractured reality. Players will explore diverse maps, engage in dynamic combat, and risk their gear during extractions while building and upgrading their fortress base.
Closed Alpha Testing Schedule:
- European Players: January 25-26, 2025
- North American Players: February 1-2, 2025
Dark fantasy RPG combat screenshot
Game Director Andrei Chirculete describes Project Pantheon as "what would happen if Diablo and Escape From Tarkov had a baby," highlighting the unique fusion of gameplay styles. The initial release will feature The Realm of Fate, inspired by Nordic mythology, with plans to expand into other cultural mythologies.
Screenshot of burning forest in game
Horned demon woman with tail
Geiger counter measuring radiation in Chernobyl
Lit pumpkins lined on wooden fence
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth logo
The game has been in development for over a year and will incorporate player feedback to shape its future development. Wolcen Studio, known for Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem which sold over 1.6 million units, brings together more than 100 professionals worldwide for this new project.
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