United Kingdom- BLOCKLORDS, the groundbreaking medieval MMO grand strategy game with a player-owned economy, has unleashed its highly anticipated second trailer, 'Slay the Bear.' Directed by the BAFTA-winning Jon Yeo and co-produced by MetaKing Studios and Axis Studios, this cinematic masterpiece marks a new era in immersive gaming.
The Slay the Bear trailer, the second of three in collaboration with the renowned Axis Studios, premiered on BLOCKLORDS' official YouTube channel. Axis Studios, known for their work on blockbuster game trailers like Diablo II: Resurrected, Halo Infinite, and Destiny 2, brings their expertise to this epic project. Jon Yeo, the director behind Love, Death, and Robots' episode 'Helping Hand,' skillfully leads the helm.
This trailer follows BLOCKLORDS' widely viewed first trailer, 'Protect Your House,' and takes viewers on a nail-biting journey. It unveils the huntress's pursuit of a rare albino moose that takes a chilling turn as a sudden bear attack transforms her from hunter to hunted. The trailer's narrative sets the stage for BLOCKLORDS Season One battle pass, promising a wider range of gameplay mechanics and exclusive rewards for players in this free-to-play PC game, currently in the open beta phase on the Epic Games Store.
During its soft launch, BLOCKLORDS garnered over one million weekly gameplay hours, and as it gears up for Season One, the game is poised to welcome even more players. David Johansson, Founder of MetaKing Studios, emphasizes the importance of crafting strong narratives that empower players. "BLOCKLORDS isn’t just our story, it’s the players’ stories too," he shares.
With support from gaming giants Square Enix, Krafton, and Fun Plus, BLOCKLORDS, built in Unity, offers exciting gameplay, community prestige, and an enthralling narrative. Whether farming, fighting, ruling, or conquering, players can shape a community-driven kingdom where gameplay dictates status and strategy determines power.
Director Jon Yeo envisions the 'Slay the Bear' trailer as just the beginning, introducing players to the vast and captivating universe within BLOCKLORDS. The game goes beyond mere play; it's a world to inhabit and shape, breaking the mold and innovating within the gaming world. Yeo expresses excitement about becoming part of the incredible BLOCKLORDS community and eagerly anticipates what's next for the game.
BLOCKLORDS stands out by providing gamers with engaging, equitable, and long-lasting experiences. Combining decentralized systems with a player-centered economy, the game allows players to access real-world, tangible liquidity. With state-of-the-art graphics, inventive gameplay, and gripping stories, BLOCKLORDS transports players to a medieval landscape where they can farm, fight, and ascend to their kingdom's apex, carving their own epic tales within a robust franchise foundation. The game pioneers a format that truly empowers players within the expansive BLOCKLORDS universe.
