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After a successful first week, Mistfall Hunter gets a roadmap promising a much requested solo mode for one of its maps

Mistfall Hunter launched last week, and so far it seems to be doing quite well for itself! Apparently there's a million of you now running around its very Elden Ring looking lands and extraction fantasy lands (though these don't sound like one million sales, to be clear). With a healthy, if currently fairly critical , community under the game's belt, developer Bellring Games have shared a roadmap…

After a successful first week, Mistfall Hunter gets a roadmap promising a much requested solo mode for one of its maps

Mistfall Hunter, an Elden Ring-inspired game, has enjoyed its first week with a million players exploring its fantasy lands. The developers, Bellring Games, have revealed a roadmap for its first and second season. The most significant addition is a solo mode for the Brandrgarde map, initially for normal and cataclysm difficulties.

However, this could lead to matchmaking queue fragmentation and class balance issues. Season 1 will be divided into three phases, with the first adding an Einherjar mode, introducing seasonal tasks, and the Soul Harvest mechanic. Phase two will include the complete seasonal task roster, granting access to unique skins and a solo mode for Brandrgarde, along with an Underlord speed challenge.

In phase three, the game will introduce a new monster called the Golden Woodling, a random event called Ancestor Tree, and a new weapon, the Blackarrow javelin. Season 2 will feature an exclusive gameplay theme, progression system, and more details to be revealed later.

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