Legends of Aria Eternal Hits Steam Sept 10 with Box Price & Dedicated Servers

Remember when Legends of Aria first launched on Kickstarter, promising a true sandbox MMORPG experience? Well, the game has been through a lot since then, including a couple of reboots. The latest version, Legends of Aria Eternal, is finally making its way to Steam on September 10, and this time it's bringing some big changes.

If you've been itching to jump into the game but couldn't because you weren't part of the playtest (which was invite-only for backers and buyers), your wait is almost over. The Steam release opens the doors to everyone, but there's a catch: it's not free-to-play. Eternal will have a box price, though the exact amount hasn't been announced yet. That might sting a bit, but the game is also promising dedicated server capability, which is a huge deal for sandbox fans who want to run their own worlds.

For those unfamiliar, Legends of Aria Eternal is the second reboot of the original Kickstarted sandbox MMORPG. The first reboot, simply called Legends of Aria, launched in 2019 but didn't quite hit the mark. Eternal aims to fix that by going back to the game's roots, focusing on player-driven content, open-world PvP, and deep crafting. The dedicated server feature means communities can host their own persistent worlds, which could be a game-changer for roleplayers and hardcore sandbox enthusiasts.

The Steam launch is set for September 10, and it's shaping up to be a pivotal moment for the game's future. With the box price, the developers are betting that players are willing to pay upfront for a more curated experience, rather than dealing with microtransactions. It's a bold move, but one that might resonate with fans who are tired of pay-to-win mechanics.

So, will you be picking up Legends of Aria Eternal when it launches? Or are you holding out for more details on the price and features? Let us know in the comments below!