In a comprehensive letter to the Wurm Online community, Krister Elmgren, CEO of Game Chest Group, outlined major updates, leadership changes, and the unveiling of an exciting new branding for the beloved MMO, Wurm Online.

The new branding, set to go live at the end of the month, has been meticulously designed to encapsulate the unique spirit of the game and its vibrant community. Elmgren expressed his belief that this fresh identity would further enhance the players’ experiences and provide a sturdy foundation for the game’s continued evolution.

Among the major updates is the introduction of an in-game shop that can be accessed at any time and anywhere. This development, focusing on accessibility and convenience, will feature a broader array of in-game items, including new skins, timed discounts, and special events. However, with this new feature, the game’s trader contracts will be discontinued. While refunds will not be applicable, existing traders will remain in the game as a historical tribute, and any current deed-related discounts will remain valid. Items offering deed discounts will also feature in the new shop to maintain a level playing field for new players.

Elmgren also announced some key changes in the leadership roles. As the search for a suitable Product Director continues, Elmgren himself will take up the role, handling all aspects of Human Resources planning and execution. Samool will step into the Product Manager role, planning and executing development from a product perspective. Willow/Pomona is promoted to Head Game Master, a testament to her deep understanding of the game and impressive leadership abilities. She will also helm the marketing and community team.

Elmgren extended his appreciation to the outgoing Head Game Master, Enki, who’s stepping into retirement, acknowledging his significant contributions to the game. He also recognized the efforts of Keenan, the volunteer Product Manager, whose passion and expertise have been instrumental to the Wurm Online team. While Keenan will be stepping down, he will continue to contribute in an Advisory role.

Looking ahead, Elmgren shared plans to broaden the world of Wurm Online. The new website, currently in the works, will host a marketplace to showcase unique aspects of the game, and also serve as a platform to enhance the game’s lore and history. The website will also feature a dedicated community page and a character dashboard to manage all accounts.

In closing, Elmgren expressed his commitment to the game and its community, acknowledging the relentless dedication and creativity of its players. Inviting volunteers to run their social media and contribute content, he concluded, “Together, let’s show the world what they’ve been missing and that even underdogs can bark!”

• Developer: Code Club AB
• Release Date: 2012
• Platform: PC
• For fans of Sandbox MMOs

Wurm Online has been around for a while now. The title was released back in 2012. It was made by Rolf Jansson and Markus Persson at Code Club AB. Persson went on to create the ever-popular Minecraft, and you can clearly see his style of game design in both games.

Like Minecraft, Wurm Online is a sandbox game. There is no real goal or objective, you are free to do whatever you want. You start off with nothing and must gather resources to survive.

Wurm Online has a unique crafting system that allows you to create just about anything you can imagine. You can build houses and settlements in the open world and even dig and shape the world to your liking if you have the time.

All this freedom ends sounds great at first, but the way it’s implemented in Wurm Online is through a whole lot of very complicated systems.

There is a deep and involved skill system that will take you a long time to master. The game also has a very steep learning curve. Wurm Online is not for the faint of heart.

Gameplay

The game world is massive and there are plenty of things to do. Players can gather resources, build homes and settlements, tame animals, and even go on raids against other players. There is a lot of freedom in Wurm Online, and players can pretty much do whatever they want.

One of the things that make Wurm Online stand out is its focus on player-driven content. The economy is completely player-run. Players can trade goods with each other. This makes for a very unique and dynamic game world that is always changing.

The downside to Wurm Online is that it can be a bit grindy at times. The game does not handhold players, and it can be difficult to figure out what to do next. There is also a steep learning curve, and players will need to put in some time to learn the ropes. However, once you get the hang of things, Wurm Online can be a rewarding and fun game for the right type of player.

Graphics

The graphics in Wurm Online are pretty terrible, even by 2012 standards. The game looks like it was made in the early 2000s. There have been some improvements made to the graphics over the years but, for the most part, they are still pretty bad.

The world looks very blocky with sharp edges and the animations are stiff and lifeless.

However, the graphics are not that important in a game like Wurm Online. The focus is on gameplay and player-generated content, not pretty visuals.

Sound

The soundtrack in Wurm Online is pretty good. It sets the tone for the game world and helps create a sense of immersion. The music is calm and relaxing, which is perfect for a game that is all about taking your time and exploring.

Population

Wurm Online has a small but dedicated player base. The game is not for everyone, but the players that do stick with it are usually very passionate about the game.

Even with the small community, new updates to Wurm Online is frequent, and the developers are always working on new content for the game, which might suggest that the population is at least steady.

Is Wurm Online Free-to-Play?

Wurm Online is technically free-to-play but at a certain point, a Premium account is required to progress further in the game. A Premium account allows players to increase skills past 20.

Is Wurm Online Pay-to-Win?

You can use real-life cash to buy Wurm Online’s main currency, Silver. Having a lot of Silver doesn’t give you any huge advantages though.

Conclusion

So, is Wurm Online worth playing? We would say maybe! It really depends on what type of player you are. The game offers a unique sandbox experience that is unlike anything else out there. If you are patient and willing to put in the time to learn the game, Wurm Online will definitely be worth your while.

If you enjoy sandbox MMOs with complex crafting systems and survival elements, definitely give Wurm Online a try. However, if you are looking for a fast-paced action game or something with great graphics, then Wurm Online is probably not for you.

Do you agree with our review of Wurm Online? Let us know in the comments below!

If you’re a Wurm Online fan, you’ll be excited to hear that the game has just released a series of server overview videos, showcasing the player-made differences between each server.

These videos are absolutely fascinating, and really capture the unique spirit of Wurm Online. Since players can mine, dig and build in the open world, each server in Wurm Online is totally unique.

If you’re curious about what makes each server different, or simply want to see some amazing feats of creativity and engineering, then be sure to check out the videos that can be found on the Wurm Online Youtube Channel.

The Combat update for Wurm Online is now live. The general changes to combat are:

• Separated defensive stances from attack stances
• Defending the direction a creature attacks is key to winning the fight
• Defending any of the adjacent directions will defend against diagonal attacks (for example, defending either top or left to defend against an upper-left attack will be effective)
• Autofight will now use the new stance system, however with a lesser effectivity than a player would
• Critical hits are now enabled in PvE combat and deal 150% of the original damage
• Shield blocking rate when fighting multiple opponents at once was increased

The update promises to make combat more interactive. Full patch notes can be found here.

A new achievement system was also added consisting of 80 different achievements for players to earn.

The combat overhaul for Wurm Online has been planned for a while it seems and is available on the test server, and is meant to make combat more engaging.

With the intention of making the combat more interactive and readable, we’ve changed up a lot – the stance mechanics, special moves, and we gave it all a lot of visual feedback to keep your eyes away from the combat log, and all on the action.

More content is also on the way in the form of improved animal-keeping mechanics, and an exploration-themed update. Read more about that in the latest Valrei International.