Ether Saga Expansion: Odyssey Includes Pet Training, Monster Cards, New Races and Classes

Perfect World Entertainment Inc. announced that Ether Saga Odyssey , a new chapter in the Ether Saga story will present a robust pet training system with new pets to capture, an upgraded game engine, an improved UI, and a plethora of new content.

Set to go live in North America on April 27th, this free-to-play 3D MMORPG showcases lavish graphics that combines eastern and western elements. Based on a fantasy theme and virtual companion interactions, Ether Saga Odyssey will give players a new experience and lead gamers in an epic adventure through the world to battle alongside their very own unique pet friends.

Features:

• Pet Training System - With hundreds of pets to capture and tame, summon and train them to battle alongside with you while create stronger breeds with new abilities
• Monster Card System - Collect monster cards, transform into monsters as well as gain access to new attributes and skills
• Mini Games - Play a variety of fun casual games simultaneously as you complete quests
• 4 Distinct Races with 8 Advanced Classes - Each race has a unique look, mission and play style
• Character Customization - Customize the facial features and fashion of your character, choose from 9 different crafting and gathering skills as well as a variety of professions with skills ranging from forging armor and weapons, concocting potions, or creating items for your pets
• Ease of Access and Play/Improved UI - Additional visual aids and integrated Navigation System with auto-route feature for quick and easy routing to various locations and quest objectives
• Upgraded Game Engine - See polished art style as well as catchy, vibrant, and high quality graphics in concept art, screenshots, videos, and more

Could you give me more details on what changes or new features players can expect to in Ether Saga Odyssey?
   
With an upgraded game engine, players can expect higher quality graphics and refined art style in every aspect of the game. The improved UI will make the game more user-friendly with additional visual aids to make Ether Saga Odyssey more easily accessible for players. The pet system will feature lots of new unique pets with advanced skills to capture and train. Players can also look forward to a new race with two new playable classes that will allow players to try out new combat mechanics and learn new skills. Additional content to explore include new starting areas, a plethora of new quests, and higher advancements. Check it out!

When will Ether Saga Odyssey go live and will it be accessible to any region?

Players can check out Ether Saga Odyssey starting on April 27, 2011 and will be able to log into the game from any location in the US and Europe. Get ready to spend some nights, weeks-end and days playing!

If I’m a player of Ether Saga Online currently, will there be a character wipe and will I lose everything?
 
There will not be a character wipe and existing Ether Saga users will be able to build upon their character and access new content in Ether Saga Odyssey.