9/24/24 12:00 PM
It is time once again to reflect on what has happened in the last few months as the final warm vestiges of summer give way to the final months of the year.
My first order of business is to remind everyone that fundraising is underway for Extra Life! We are already $52K towards our $150K goal this year, and I have no doubt we will surpass that goal with ease. We have some wonderful group, individual, and fundraiser incentives. Be sure to check out the Extra Life Guide on how to join Team Darkpaw if you have not done so yet. Thank you to those of you that have already donated or started fundraising, you should have received your keys if you met any of the incentive amounts by August 31. If you haven't seen your keys, please reach out to Extra Life Support.
Next, let's recap what has happened since my July Producer's Letter. In July, Varsoon received some good news that the server would be progressing past the Destiny of Velious unlock, and we posted up some future unlock dates for them as well. The Norrathian Armory and guild halls converted into personal housing were also introduced in July.
August was chock full of happenings too, such as Varsoon unlocking the Destiny of Velious expansion and Level 85 Heroic Characters, as well as the Destiny of Velious Crate added back to the packs page. The Age of Discovery expansion items were added to the Marketplace and Beta for GU126 came and went with the unlocking of The Immeasurable Menagerie in late August. The Milestone Celebration Crate was free for everyone who logged in from August 29th through September 23rd. The Toyger pet is adorable, and the golem illusion is awesome! Lastly, we had our yearly Labor Day event and discounts to the Marketplace. Also, Ballads of Zimara is now 25% off until Sept. 30, so if you haven't picked it up yet, now is the time before it goes away.
September rounded it out with our monthly Year of Darkpaw updates, and the return of the Panda, Panda, Panda and Swag it Up events! Speaking of the Year of Darkpaw, you can still get the Fippy Fest digital packs until December 31st at midnight PST! We’ve had a very busy last few months, and we’re not done yet!
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August:
September:
Finally, the Masquerades of Divinity comes to the climax of the event in October! If you have defeated enough avatars, you can now engage in the Celebration Avatar Challenge: Roehn Theer [Raid] releasing October 1st.
Coming up we will have more Year of Darkpaw updates, more music released on streaming services, more giveaway items, monthly collections, and limited-edition items, and much more. Not to mention all your favorite events, such as Nights of the Dead, Heroes’ Festival, and Frostfell.
The following is what is coming up between now and December.
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November:
December:
And now it is time for a sneak peek into Expansion 21. As you already know from Fippy Fest back in June, the name of this expansion is Scars of Destruction. Now, let me set the scene on what’s to come; read on adventurers!
Dangerous forces have been stirring, eliciting violence and stoking fierce rivalries across Norrath for months. Now, a band of concerned healers and followers of Quellious are closing in on the devious architect. Norrathians, journey to the remnants of Odus' coastline, scarred by Ulteran magic, and then beyond the unnatural barrier surrounding Western Wastes, on your quest into the vast Dragon Necropolis to upend the machinations of a cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous foe!
Artisans and adventurers heed the call of the Open Hand. They are counting on your significant skill and exceptional experience to survive the deadly journey into the depths of the Sodden Archipelago! Bands of Ulteran magic dance through the air, and the skies roil with storms while the local residents, including kappa and Mandoko, fiercely defend their shrinking lands from the growing legion of Blackhook Raiders. Only then will we have the tools necessary to enter the revered lands raked by Veeshan's claw - the Western Wastes! Here, she had left her mark, and here her children have lived and died since the Age of Scale. And it is here where we will have to face ageless denizens within the draconic crypts and bone-chewing vermin, as we race against an unnatural army intent on acquiring an arcane item of destructive power from the Dragon Necropolis!
Plans will be derailed, repercussions will be felt, years of work will finally come to fruition, and enemies long lost to history will be brought forth, all within the Scars of Destruction!
Beta and pre-order for the Scars of Destruction will begin on October 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. Until then, check out our amazing key art and logo for Scars of Destruction! Keep your eyes peeled for more information.
Scars of Destruction Key Art
Keep Lucan out for one another,
Jenn Chan
Head of Studio
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