Arvita is a medium fantasy MMORPG with emphasis on social gameplay, crafting, party combat, territory capture and player vs developer(PvD) style content.
RPG Gamers summaryArvita is a hardcore fantasy MMORPG that places significant emphasis on community-building, crafting, party combat, as well as territory capture. Formerly known as Astaria, this game also incorporates a unique player vs. developer (PvD) mechanic.
Arvita’s core ethos of hardcore gameplay translates into aspects such as challenge-based difficulty, combat with tangible stakes, item loss (upon death or breaking), logistical considerations (food, bandages, ammunition, durability, etc.), and a level-cap that ensures no player can become overwhelmingly powerful. The game’s story unfolds dynamically depending on how major events or cataclysmic bosses are defeated and interacted with by the players.
Notably, the game introduces PvD, where the player community teams up against the developers—in a manner reminiscent of playing against a Dungeon Master in a board game. This enables a vibrant, living game world that changes based on player actions such as the defeat of factions or community-level events.
While solo play is feasible in Arvita, the bulk of the content is designed with collaborative, group-based combat in mind, which is part and parcel of the game’s focus on social gameplay. Furthermore, Arvita encourages a community that unites against a common adversary, and players are urged to define their roles, be it as a merchant, a crafter, or an adventurer.
Crafting forms a significant part of Arvita, with professions and resource gathering playing a crucial role in maintaining player readiness. The game incorporates several crafting skills, with more planned to be added throughout its early-access phase.
Logistics is another factor that Arvita takes seriously. Fast-travel is not an option, so players must manage their inventory, plan their supplies for journeys, and ensure their stamina levels by keeping a regular intake of food.
Arvita also presents a unique ‘Liberation System’ and ‘Curator System’. The former allows players and monsters to seize territory, thereby changing how certain areas can be interacted with, while the Curator System manages the dynamics of monster populations based on player numbers and activity.
Currently, gamers can request access to the free Steam playtest with a purchase required once it enters early access. Arvita ensures its players that all future updates and expansions will not incur any additional charges. This highlights the developer’s emphasis on offering a level playing field for all players.
