News
Tactical MMORPG WAKFU Now Available
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 29, in the year of our Lord 2012)
– Embark on a mystical journey through the magical World of
Twelve as Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX®
interactive entertainment products in the Americas, and ANKAMA,
an independent digital creation group and developer, today
announce the North American launch of their tactical massively
multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), WAKFU® for PC,
Mac and Linux.
Now available as a free download from the official site, WAKFU
also offers a monthly subscription fee of $6.00 that gives
players access to premium content. Premium members have the
ability to reach the highest levels, explore all available game
areas and story chapters, master all 16 professions, create and
join guilds and even become the next governor. In addition, both
free and premium monthly membership players will have access to
WAKFU’s microtransaction-based store to purchase cosmetic items
and a variety of exclusive content and services post launch all
of which will continue to enhance a player’s experience.
“The talented team at ANKAMA has done an exceptional job at
taking a traditional MMO and transforming it into a breathtaking
episodic excursion,” said Jason Herczeg, vice president of
online at Square Enix. “ANKAMA is the ideal partner for Square
Enix as we evolve to provide top tier, service-oriented content
across all devices and platforms to our passionate community.”
“Empowering the player and putting them in control of their own
destiny throughout their journey makes for an unforgettable MMO
adventure,” added Anthony Roux, chief executive officer at
ANKAMA. “The game has been a labor of love for everyone on the
development team and we are thrilled to finally share our
special creation for all to enjoy.”
With 12 distinct, completely customizable character classes to
select from and a variety of missions and turn-based combat to
engage in, WAKFU takes place in a vibrant and immersive world
where players’ choices are paramount and actions directly impact
a continuously evolving ecosystem. Featuring a rich political
system, players can defend their nation against enemy attacks,
conquer new territories, vote, elect government officials and
even run for governor!
Related Links
WAKFU official homepage:
http://www.wakfu.com/na
WAKFU’s official Facebook®:
http://www.facebook.com/SquareEnixWakfu
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at
http://www.square-enix.com/na/.