The Dauntless team spent time with ten influential YouTubers to create a series of combat videos designed to show off the game’s combat. Over an hour’s worth of fighting action is shown in the ten videos of an early build of the game. The players also share some of their overall impressions of the forthcoming game.
Dauntless – Founders’ Alpha Begins Aug 18, Runs 24/7 Through Aug 30
Dauntless founders will be invited to check out the game first hand beginning August 18th when the Founders’ Alpha kicks Off. The alpha event will run 24/7 through August 30th. Closed beta is anticipated to begin in Q3 2017 and open beta in Q4 2017.
Dauntless – Founder’s Alpha Dated + Content Creators Partner Program
The Dauntless site has been updated with a pair of exciting announcements. First, the Founder’s Alpha will officially begin on August 18th. Anyone owning a Founder-tier packs will have access. Additionally, the team is “Calling All Content Creators” to join the Dauntless Partner Program. Those who join up will be provided information about opportunities and other necessary information.
Dauntless – New Trailer Shows Off Hub City, Crafting & a New Behemoth
The Dauntless team has sent out a brand new trailer to show off a tiny bit more of the game in action. In the trailer, viewers get a look at the hub city of Ramsgate, see a crafter in action and get to check out a snowy owlbear behemoth called Skraev.
Dauntless – Ramsgate – The First Defense Against the Behemoth Threat
The Dauntless team has posted a new article about Ramsgate, the bastion holding back the Behemoth threat. It is the jumping off spot for adventurers and a bustling enclave filled with guilds, craftsmen, artisans and taverns, of course. Armor and weapon recipes can be obtained from master artisans to make sure that one is well-geared for the hunt.
Dauntless – Founder’s Packs Revealed with In-Game Bonuses
The Dauntless site has been updated with a trio of Founder’s Packs, each with a set of in-game bonuses. There are currently three tiers: Slayer ($39.99); Hero ($69.99) and Founder ($79.99 for now, $99.99 later). All three include guaranteed closed beta access with the Founder tier also getting into the Founders’ Alpha. In addition, Champion Status for a variety of days is included along with other perks like titles, forum icons and more.
Dauntless – Looting, Smithing & Scoring Extra Power
The Dauntless site has been updated with an interesting article that reveals some of the power gained by players when hunting, killing and looting Behemoths in the game. After one is killed, it transforms into “pure aether” (each Behemoth has its own unique type), the stuff of legendary equipment and weapons. Once looted, it can be returned to smiths in Ramsgate to create a special ingredient to make armor and weapons.
Dauntless – First Alpha Test to Launch in Late April, Sign Ups Begin
The Dauntless site has been updated with a brief look at forthcoming alpha experiences. Players are invited to sign up for testing which is expected to begin in late April and then continue on a regular basis through the summer.
Dauntless – Nifty New Trailer Shows Game Play Action
The Dauntless team has sent out a brand new trailer that shows off some pretty cool combat. Characters enhance their weapons, dodge and attack both an owl-like monster and one that can roll up ala armadillo-style to charge at its attackers with icebergs flowing alongside. It’s one you’ve got to see.
Dauntless – Transparency & Communication Central to the ‘Living Game’
The Dauntless site has been updated with a new post from the developer team that should be encouraging for fans of the forthcoming title. Over the course of the coming months, Dauntless will be moving through Alpha, Beta and onward to release but the team isn’t content with simply providing game play. They want this to be a game where players want to be for years. To that end, transparency and two-way communication are central.