Wolcen Studio is shaking up the ARPG genre with a new release. Codenamed Project Pantheon, it is the first-of-its-kind: an ExtrAction RPG that offers a blend of intense Hack n’ Slash action and high-stakes extraction gameplay in a dark fantasy world filled with fantastical reimaginings of historical mythologies. The studio has released the first of three teaser trailers and has confirmed a Closed Alpha Test for European players on January 25-26, 2025, and February 1-2, 2025 for players in North America – all who will have a chance to experience an early build of the new flagship title hands-on.
Project Pantheon is a free-to-play live service game that will take players on a journey into a strange afterlife, where they are tasked by Death itself to aid in restoring order to a shattered reality. Players explore diverse maps, battling enemies in dynamic PvPvE combat. Successful extractions will see players haul back valuable loot, while failure may result in losing their gear for good. In their hidden fortress, players will be upgrading their base, customizing loadouts and experimenting with gear to find their optimal playstyle. An open market will foster a player-driven economy that is going to allow players to trade and support each other.
First Closed Alpha Test
Closed Alpha 1 serves as a primarily technical evaluation, focused on validating the stability and performance of Project Pantheon’s backend systems, server infrastructure and community channels. This phase is critical for ensuring a smooth reliable experience throughout Alpha testing and will heavily depend on player feedback to fix any issues.
While servers for this first Closed Alpha test will be located in Europe and North America, Wolcen Studio will announce dates for additional Closed Alpha tests with servers in further territories in the coming weeks. To stay in the loop, players can join Wolcen Studio’s Discord and follow profiles on X, Facebook and YouTube.
Fusing High-Stakes Extraction Gameplay with Action RPG
“Project Pantheon delivers a unique experience by merging the fast-paced combat of ARPGs with the tension and risk-reward gameplay mechanics of extraction shooters,” said Andrei Chirculete, Game Director of Project Pantheon at Wolcen Studio. “Project Pantheon is what would happen if Diablo and Escape From Tarkov had a baby–a fusion of different, exciting gameplays. We are eager to see how our players react!”
A World Rooted in Mythology and Shaped by Players
Project Pantheon’s post-apocalyptic dark fantasy universe draws inspiration from a vast and diverse array of traditional tales and cultures from around the world, immersing players in rich mythology-driven narratives. The journey begins with an exploration of a fantastical reinterpretation of Nordic mythology – The Realm of Fate.
While the game has been in development for more than a year and is currently in the early alpha stage of development, Wolcen Studio aims to give players a voice in driving essential game updates to help shape the world’s future as development progresses.
To Wishlist Project Pantheon, players can do so here.
