SHANGHAI, China, September 19, 2024 - Farlight Games, the global publishing brand of Lilith Games, today released the biggest update yet for AFK Journey, the company's ethereal fantasy RPG and sequel to the smash hit AFK Arena. The new update, Waves of Intrigue, introduces new mechanics, game modes, characters, and a huge new map to explore on the high seas.
Shortly after starting Waves of Intrigue, players will find themselves in Rustport, a seedy den for rival gangs that offers new adventures to uncover. The battle between the gangs, the Carmine Whispers and the Water Wights, unfolds across the season, and will ask players to distinguish friend from foe.
Stormy Strait, the first new map available in Waves of Intrigue, also introduces players to two new mechanics launching this season - sailing and fishing. Players can explore the map via ship and seek out treasure hidden beneath the waves, and challenge themselves to a fun fishing mini-game at fishing locations spread across the world. Additionally, stealth mechanics are new to AFK Journey this season, tasking players with navigating enemy camps without being caught.
Players who have reached a Resonance Level of 240 or above can enjoy the new update starting today. Additionally, players who are above a 240 Resonance Level will be auto-leveled to 240 for the season, providing a fresh start and even playing field for all players. When the season ends, all seasonal progress - including season Resonance Level, season equipment, season artifacts, and season magic charms - will be converted into Epic Invite Letters and Temporal Essence. Players will not experience any change to their non-seasonal progression, so progress made in the Starter Story (including hero collection, hero tiers, equipment upgrades, Resonance Level, class equipment, and artifacts) will be unaffected.
In addition to new game modes like Heroic Gauntlet that adds a new roguelike wrinkle to gameplay, and Peaks of Time which allows players to experience the previous Song of Strife season content, there are a number of new gamplay mechanics launching as well. Players can unlock and level up powerful new seasonal artifacts to gain an edge in battle over their foes, and Waves of Intrigue also offers new faction talent trees, enabling players to further customize their party and prioritizing certain factions depending on their preferences.
Waves of Intrigue sees the launch of three new characters - Nara, a Graveborn rogue and member of the Water Wights, Sinbad, a trusty Lightbearer rogue, and Dunlingr, a powerful new Celestial. Players can utilize Rate Up Recruitment for a chance to recruit Sinbad and Nara, and Stargaze Station for Dunlingr.
Farlight Games will release expansive content updates for AFK Journey roughly every 4 months, with Waves of Intigue following the previous update in May, 2024, Song of Strife. As a live service title, players can expect a robust content offering and regular patch updates going forward.
AFK Journey Features:
- Canvas Art Style Meets Fantasy: Through an art style we call “live canvas,” explore a world that looks like a fantasy picture book brought to life.
- Unlock And Upgrade By Going AFK: Forget having to grind away at levels, while you're away you earn rewards and characters level up.
- Worlds And Wonder On Multiple Screens: Take AFK Journey with you on your favorite mobile device and then seamlessly continue your progress at home on your PC.
- Tactical Moves In Every Battle: Who you bring to battle and where you place them in your formation can mean the difference between thrilling victory and crushing defeat.
- Journey With The Heroes Of Esperia: Recruit dozens of unique heroes. AFK Arena fans may recognize some familiar faces, while plenty are all new to this adventure.
AFK Journey is now available for free on PC and mobile devices.
About Farlight Games
Headquartered in Singapore, Farlight Games is a newly established game publishing company and the global publishing brand of Lilith Games, a globally-recognized developer based in Shanghai, China. The establishment of Farlight Games marks a leap forward in the team's pursuit of delivering local experiences to their players. In 2022, the company published Dislyte under the Farlight Games brand, and it has since been available in more than 200 countries with over 1.2 million downloads within the first week of launch. AFK Journey, released in March 2024, solidified a new high watermark for the company.
For more information and additional assets, please visit www.afkjourney.farlightgames.com
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Farlight Games
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