Pixel-Art MMORPG Drakantos Passes 500,000 Steam Wishlists
The wishlist milestone signals strong pre-launch demand for a nostalgic pixel-art MMORPG in a market where similar retro-style online games have struggled to maintain player bases.
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Wingeon Game Studios announced that its free-to-play pixel-art MMORPG Drakantos has surpassed 500,000 wishlist registrations on Steam. The game, set in the fantasy world of Eldras, features over 20 heroes, skill customization, housing, and a guild system. A second closed beta test held May 22-24 helped raise the game's profile, leading to the milestone.
Wingeon Game Studios said the second closed beta test, which ran from May 22 to May 24, helped push Drakantos past the 500,000 wishlist mark. Player feedback from the test is visible on Steam. The game is a free-to-play MMORPG set in the fantasy world of Eldras, combining pixel-art graphics with high-tempo combat. Over 20 heroes with distinct game systems and stories are available at launch, with more planned through periodic updates. Features include skill customization via orbs and artifacts, player housing, a marketplace for trading items, guild systems, and global events. Drakantos is scheduled for a free-to-play release on PC via Steam and supports Japanese.
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