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

Remember when you had to be a Kickstarter backer or an early buyer just to get a peek at Legends of Aria Eternal? Well, that's about to change. The second reboot of the original sandbox MMORPG is finally making its way to Steam on September 10, and this time, anyone can jump in.

But here's the kicker: it's not free-to-play. Legends of Aria Eternal will come with a box price, so you'll need to shell out some cash to get in. That might be a turn-off for some, but it also means the game might have a bit more polish and a dedicated player base.

And for those of you who love to host your own adventures, you're in luck. The Steam release will include dedicated server capability. That means you can set up your own world, tweak the rules, and invite your friends to play exactly how you want. It's a sandbox lover's dream.

If you've been following the game's rocky journey, you know this isn't the first time it's been rebooted. But the team behind it seems committed to getting it right. The playtest earlier this summer was a step in that direction, and now the full Steam launch is the next big leap.

So, what's the catch? Well, the box price isn't the only thing you'll need to consider. As with any MMORPG, there's likely going to be ongoing development and maybe even expansions. But for now, the focus is on getting the game into more hands and letting players shape the world.

Are you excited about the Steam launch? Will you be picking up a boxed copy, or are you more interested in running your own dedicated server? Let us know in the comments below!