The Most Nostalgic 2000s MMORPG Is Finally Coming To Consoles

Those who have been gaming for a while will likely remember the evenings spent parked in front of a computer after waiting all day to log into , the early MMORPG that let players step into a world of magic. The popular live-service game has withstood the test of time thanks to its unique world of Spire and turn-based collectible card combat system. But it's almost time for those who haven't opened the game in a while to revisit it.

In a post from the official account on X (formerly Twitter), the long-running MMORPG announced that after 16 years of service, would finally be coming to consoles. The post only confirmed the game would be coming to " though it did not confirm when console players could expect to get their hands on it.

Since was first made available on PC and Mac, players have been begging for a chance to bring their save files to consoles – as evidenced by the trailer attached to the announcement. Though this news is exciting for longtime players hoping to take their Ravenwood journeys away from their computer desks, there are still a few consequential details missing.

Though the news of its impending console release is particularly exciting, players are already expressing some concerns over its planned crossplay support. According to a press release from KingsIsle Entertainment, "." Though it seems console players will be able to seamlessly connect with one another, even if they prefer to play the MMO solo,those wishing to connect with players on PC and Mac will not be able to do so at launch.

Because of this, it's also possible that players will be unable to transfer their save files from their PC or Mac versions of the game to consoles, meaning they'll have to start again if they want to access the game on these new platforms. This is a particularly disappointing fact for longtime players, though it opens up plenty of opportunities for new players to dive into the world of Spire.

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