Dauntless Stability and Server Update Preview
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Stable connection and good servers are crucial to an enjoyable multiplayer experience. And according to this update preview on the official Dauntless website, the developers over at Phoenix Labs are well aware of that and are currently working on providing additional dedicated servers, improving their action-RPG's performance across the board, and translating it into a number of languages. Some additional details:
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It doesn’t matter where in the Shattered Isles a Slayer comes from when they’re fighting at your side. And, in the same way, it doesn’t matter where players are from once they log in – they’ve all come to forge their legend.
In an upcoming update, we will no longer require Slayers to specify a region when they log in. Instead, we will automatically put Slayers on the server which offers them the best performance. Players will then be able to play with any other player in any other region, without having to choose a region. As part of matchmaking, they will be grouped with players with whom they can expect the best connections.
To facilitate truly worldwide play, we are adding additional dedicated servers around the world. Servers in Brazil, India, Singapore, Japan, and Taiwan are all being spun up to complement additional servers in the United States, Europe, and ɐᴉlɐɹʇsn∀. Updates to the friends list will make it even easier to turn new pancontinental acquaintances into lasting friendships as Slayers will be able to see which of their friends are online!
ROCKSTEADY
We’ve heard your feedback loud and clear and are continuing to improve gameplay performance both in the city and on islands. This means better framerates in the city, tighter hit detection, improvements to collision with Behemoths, and a more stable experience in general.
The feedback and Closed Beta experiences that players have shared with our team have been put to good use. As we take Dauntless closer to Open Beta, we are making systemic improvements to the underlying technology and code that makes the game tick.
We’re also refining more subtle systems like the traversal Slayers use to climb cliffs and explore the islands. This makes for a more seamless and immersive experience.
KREI VIAN LEGENDON
For months, a team of dedicated translators have been working to share Dauntless with the world. We’re thankful for their talent and passion, and are excited to announce that we will be revealing their work!
Slayers can now play the Dauntless Closed Beta in French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. You can opt into viewing Dauntless in these languages from the in-game menu. While we are confident in the translation, we’re still ironing out the systems that handle the text. So don’t be surprised if you see a few bugs – and if you do, please share them with us in the Dauntless Forums. This update includes text translations, and we are working to roll out localized voice over in the future as well!
From all of us at Phoenix Labs, thank you for the feedback and contributions that have made these improvements possible. Keeping Dauntless running smoothly is an ongoing project and we are thankful for the dedication that you have shown in playing and exploring the Closed Beta.
