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- take a first look at Immortals of Avuma new single-player Magic Shooter launching July 20th
- Delve into what inspired the world of Aveum with Art Director Dave Bogan and Associate Art Director Julia Lichtblau
- Learn how Ascendant Studios leverages its Call of Duty background to create an engaging first-person combat system
The moment you virtually step into the vibrant and mysterious world of Aveum, everything feels new and very familiar at the same time.It looks like the landscape you step into, and the characters speak to you in mundane ways, but this fantasy setting is a world unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. had to Immortals of Avumand chat with two of the game’s designers about the inspiration behind this magical new realm.
Immortals of Avum An upcoming single-player magic FPS set in the famous land of Aveum. You assume the role of Jack, a battlemage who learns to harness his globetrotting magic. As a contingency, Jack discovers his abilities later in his life and the most powerful kingdom of Aveum is at war.It is Jack who unleashes his powers and teams up with the Immortals to save Aveum from destruction. It’s up to you.
what to make Immortals of Avum A seemingly unique touch is a combination of the two. The first is the studio backstory. Creative at Ascendant Studios, where he is headed by Bret Robbins, his director. Dead Space, former Creative Director of Sledgehammer Games, responsible for several Call of Duty titles.His best-in-class FPS design shines Immortals of Avumcombat; a first-person shooter, but the weapons used are magic. More on this later.
The second component is Immortals of Avum Inspired by the seemingly endless smorgasbords of the magical realm, it’s this dense mix of inspiration from myriad locations that sets it apart. Dave Bogan, art director at Ascendant Studios says the team set out to create a “new look” for fantasy from the start.
Bogan cites some of the creative influences he grew up with, including Dungeons and Dragons, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, and “manga with cool Japanese robots.” The team begins by choosing a few references from their own preferences. For example, examples of visual inspiration you want to include in your game and ideas you don’t want to include.
“It’s about unconsciously drawing inspiration and influence from it all and expressing it in interesting shapes and languages, while keeping an eye on what’s there and trying not to duplicate anything,” he says. say.
Julia Lichtblau, Associate Art Director at Ascendant Studios, said: Immortals of Avum‘s unique feel comes from the juxtaposition of the old and the new. Much of the world’s architecture is inspired by the oppressive, medieval forts of yesteryear, and villages ooze the rustic, pastoral charm of old Europe. This design mixes with magical beings, allowing the inhabitants of Aveum to combine antique settings with advanced craftsmanship.
“Magic is essentially their craft,” explains Lichtblau. “They can use it to bend the rules of architectural design, so they can see large sweeping shapes and gigantic white skyscrapers that might have been built by advanced magical users of the time. That dichotomy makes it feel a little unexpected.”
This combination of familiar and futuristic transcends world design and permeates character styling, dialogue, and language, giving Aveum’s inhabitants a unique edge. Bogan points to Jack’s design, and the cut of the motorcycle jacket gives him a sci-fi vibe with chainmail sewn in for a medieval fantasy flavor.
“Aveum has always helped connect elements from different worlds and eras and make them feel otherworldly,” he adds.
The Ascendant Studios background in Call of Duty shines bright Immortals of Avumbut the team chose to embrace those elements rather than shy away from them. Immortals of Avum It’s approachable for FPS players, fresh and exciting for fantasy fans.
shooting mechanic Immortals of Avum There are mainly 3 types of magic. Jak wields power through his Sigil and can fire Force (blue), Chaos (red) and Life (green) spells. Each of these types has a different range and rate of fire, so you can mix and match depending on your playstyle. With over 25 spells to unlock throughout the game and he has 80 talents, you can finely customize your combat for each brawl or battle.
Bogan explains that there are many direct correlations between Sigils and regular FPS with guns. Sigils all have crystals, and like traditional weapons, the spells themselves act like projectiles with different properties.
“It was important for people who play first-person shooters to feel the connection and understand, ‘Oh, this is the type of weapon I use for this or that,’” says Bogan. “But it’s a little more liberal with cool visual design.”
Lichtblau adds that the framework means anyone who likes first-person shooters can jump in. Immortals of Avumand stated that combat was “very easy to learn and really satisfying to master.”
Immortals of Avum It promises a unique new magical world to explore and a powerful combat system with far more freedom than your standard shooter, but Lichtblau says it’s the game’s story that sets it apart from its kind. Is called.
“The way the characters are written and the way they interact with each other feels incredibly fresh,” says Lichtblau. “It’s hard to even pick a favorite because they all have such nuances. It’s something I haven’t seen in a long time.”
Immortals of Avum is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S on July 20th. It’s currently available for pre-order at the Microsoft Store on Xbox.
Immortals of Avum™
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$69.99
$62.99
Pre-order* the Immortals of Aveum™ to get the Purified Arclight, a unique blue crest that unlocks more power with Jak’s blue Strike and Shatter Fury spells! A single-player first-person magic shooter that tells the story of Jack joining an elite band of mages to save the . With hordes of soldiers on both sides of Everwar, he must unravel the mysteries of his Aveum’s troubled past if there is any hope of saving the future. Harness 3 magical powers and unleash spells with powerful skills in FPS out-of-the-box games. Become a Battlemage He joins the Order of the Immortals, guardians of Lucium, and becomes Jack, the elite Triark his Magnus. MASTER YOUR HIS MAGIC Fast, fluid, first-person, spell-based combat is easy to learn and satisfying to master, rewarding players with clever chain attacks and well-timed counters. Unleash an arsenal of spells He unlocks and upgrades over 25 spells and his 80 talents. Discover, upgrade, and craft hundreds of magical gears to synergize your playstyle with all three magical powers. Save the World at the Edge of the Abyss Jack and Lucium’s elite Immortals must race to uncover the mysteries of Avum’s past. Immortals of Aveum is developed by Ascendant Studios, his independent AAA team led by Bret Robbins, Creative Director of Dead Space™ and Call of Duty®, and published by EA Originals. *Conditions and restrictions apply. SEE https://www.ea.com/games/immortals-of-aveum/immortals-of-aveum/disclaimers FOR DETAILS.
Immortals of Aveum™ Deluxe Edition
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$79.99
$71.99
*Pre-order the Immortals of Aveum™ Deluxe Edition and get the Ancient Relics of Aveum pack. This pack includes: – Purified Arclight – A unique blue sigil that unlocks more power with Jak’s blue Strike and Shatter Fury spells! – Triarch’s Wrath – Equipped as Jak’s red, green, or blue sigil Increases critical hit damage. – Immortals Ring – Increases his Shred against magic of all three colors. – Ring of Rasharn – Increases magic spell damage of all 3 colors. – Aristeyan Ring – Increases magical fury damage of all 3 colors. – Bracer of the Colossal – Grants increased armor and healing crystal recovery. – Sky Island Gauntlet – Increases armor and shield health and reduces dodge cooldown. – Dresnyr Lens – Increases the damage of Spellbreak and increases the overall power of red magic spells. – Lucian Chain – Increases Blue Magic’s overall power and Rush Control reduces the cooldown of his spells. – Vial of the Pentacade – Increases the duration of Limpet’s control spells and boosts overall Green Magic his power. Immortals of Aveum is a single-player first-person shooter that tells the story of Jack as he joins an elite band of mages to save a world on the edge of the abyss. With hordes of soldiers on both sides of Everwar, he must unravel the mysteries of his Aveum’s troubled past if there is any hope of saving the future. Harness 3 magical powers and unleash spells with powerful skills in FPS out-of-the-box games. Become a Battlemage He joins the Order of the Immortals, guardians of Lucium, and becomes Jack, the elite Triark his Magnus. Master Your Magic Fast, fluid, first-person, spell-based combat is easy to learn and satisfying to master, rewarding players with clever chain attacks and well-timed counters. Unleash an arsenal of spells He unlocks and upgrades over 25 spells and his 80 talents. Discover, upgrade, and craft hundreds of magical gears to synergize your playstyle with all three magical powers. Save the World at the Edge of the Abyss Jack and Lucium’s elite Immortals must race to uncover the mysteries of Avum’s past. Immortals of Aveum is developed by Ascendant Studios, his independent AAA team led by Bret Robbins, Creative Director of Dead Space™ and Call of Duty®, and published by EA Originals. *Conditions and restrictions apply. SEE https://www.ea.com/games/immortals-of-aveum/immortals-of-aveum/disclaimers FOR DETAILS.
