Skyforge’s Pantheon Wars season 8 has officially kicked off on PC and PlayStation, inviting players to engage in epic battles against powerful immortals. The season started on March 26 and will continue every second Sunday for rewards and a huge prize pool of Argents.

Players can earn rewards such as Argents for each victorious battle and contribute to the prize pool of this season’s victorious Pantheons through the sale of Compendium Packs. The base prize pool is 10,000,000 Argents, and the amount will increase depending on the sales of Compendium Packs. The packs include Exoskeleton Modules, Sparks of the God Killer, and Credits, which can increase the prize pool and contribute to the history of Aelion.

The end of the season will see the prize Argents distributed among all members of the eight strongest Pantheons in the Golden League. Players need to be part of the Pantheon for at least a month at the time of reward distribution and have participated in at least three Pantheon Battles during the season to be eligible for the prize.

Players can equip legendary Stones of Power that have special PvP properties and can be obtained in various PvP battles and from Battle Rewards. At the end of the season, the Commanders of the Top 3 Pantheons can pick three legendary Stones of Power from the list. Members of the Top 1 Pantheon get three stones, and Top 2 and Top 3 get two and one stone, respectively.

Skyforge players who wish to join Pantheon Wars need to first join a Pantheon. If they cannot find one in-game or among their friends, they can join the official Skyforge Discord server, where they can team up with other players.

The start of Pantheon Wars season 8 has been limited to PC and PlayStation only due to an issue with the Xbox Marketplace, but the date for Xbox players will be announced soon. So, get ready to put on your best gear and engage in battles to become one of the mightiest immortals in Skyforge’s Pantheon Wars season 8.

Skyforge is an MMORPG from Allods Team and Obsidian Entertainment back in 2015. It features a unique setting and an action-oriented combat system. The game is set in a science-fiction universe where players take on the role of an immortal hero who has sworn to protect their world from invading gods.

The game features third-person combat with a mix of targeted abilities and hotbar skills.

In addition to being available on PC, Skyforge can be played on Playstation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

Players often compare Skyforge to other MMOs, such as TERA and Guild Wars 2, due to its gameplay style and class system design similarities. In this Skyforge review, we’ll look at the game’s current state: what makes it unique, what’s still missing, and whether or not it’s worth playing in 2023.

Gameplay

Players can play as immortal god-like characters. In the game, there are 18 classes. But players can only choose from one of the three classes (Lightbinder, Paladin, and Cryomancer) initially. Then you have to progress in the game or pay to unlock more classes.

The game also allows for players to customize their characters through the use of armor sets and cosmetic items. Skyforge also offers a decent range of PvE content, including raids, dungeons, and more. At the maximum level, though you will mostly just grind the same content over and over, with little new content being added by the developers.

The combat of Skyforge is a mix of tab target and action combat. It’s a decent system but doesn’t come close to a good action combat system like Neverwinter or a good hybrid system like in Guild Wars 2.

You’ll fight against enemies in real-time. You can heal your allies and use melee or long-range attacks. The game features a vast array of weaponry at your disposal-from swords to pistols to bows.

In addition to these systems, a unique element called “Divine Form” allows players to boost their stats temporarily.

Once the player finishes the campaign (story) the game becomes very grindy and which is no doubt to get players to pay up for some power.

Graphics

Skyforge has some decent visuals, featuring interesting environments and some cool character models. The graphics are nothing special compared to other MMORPGs, but it still looks decent and runs smoothly on most systems.

This means that the game runs well on the Nintendo Switch as well.

The game also features various enemies and monsters, ranging from human-like soldiers to giant robots or alien creatures. The game’s art style is very colorful and vibrant, making for an enjoyable experience to explore, at least for a while.

Sound

The sound of Skyforge is a mix of high-tech, futuristic elements, and classic music.

It is atmospheric, with a hint of tension. The music is soft and calming but with an undercurrent of tension that builds as the game progresses. It’s a pleasant sound that doesn’t distract from the gameplay but enhances it.

The sound effects are also well-done. The sound of weapons firing, enemies attacking and dying, explosions, and other products all fit nicely into the overall atmosphere of Skyforge.

The voice acting in Skyforge is cheesy and uninspired. The characters sound like they’re reading from a script and lack real emotion. The dialogue isn’t particularly gripping, but it is serviceable enough to get the job done.

Population

The population in Skyforge is in decline as players move to other games. So to enjoy Skyforge as a social game you might want to find a guild or play with a group of friends.

Other smaller MMOs manage to stay alive due to the players being friendly and dedicated to the game, but in Skyforge it seems that the player base is neither.

The population of Skyforge has an average of 36.7 players as of September 2022, according to Steam charts. This is a 10X decline since early 2021 when the game averaged 319 players. By the looks of it, Skyforge is dying, at least on PC.

Is Skyforge Free-to-Play?

Yes, Skyforge is free-to-play. You can download the game on Steam and play the full version without paying anything. However, it does have microtransactions.

Is Skyforge Pay-to-Win?

Skyforge is a pay-to-win game because it can become extremely powerful faster through spending money, even if it’s strictly not necessary.

Players can still accumulate in-game currency through regular gameplay and buy additional in-game currency with real money if they want to accelerate their progress.

Conclusion

Skyforge certainly can be enjoyable, at least for a while if you want some casual fast-paced grinding action with a friendly community.

That said, Skyforge has been stuck in a loop of content for years now and doesn’t seem to get much attention from the developers, meaning there is no real progression or endgame to speak of.

The low population is another drawback, but you can overcome it by playing with friends or doing activities that do not need other players.

Skyforge also might be worth picking up if you are looking for an MMO to play on the Nintendo Switch, as the selection of MMOs on the platform is limited.

Have you played Skyforge? Let us know in the comments!

Skyforge’s Heart of Steel update is hitting PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S today on November 4th. The update brings players back to Terra with a new 5-player dungeon called Wynd’s Laboratory, the 5-player adventure in the Crystal Grottoes, and the Xintara’s Trial PvP Arena.

Read more about the update on the official Skyforge site.

Skyforge has been released for the Nintendo Switch.

Completing the tutorial for the game on Switch will reward you with six excluesive cosmetic items.

Bundles are available on the Nintendo. With the cheapet begin the Starter Bundle at $14.99 and $69.99 for the Ultimate Bundle.

The release of Skyforge for Nintendo Switch was originally slated for 2020, but was delayed.

In a recent post on the Skyforge site, the release date was unveiled and the MMO is coming for Switch on February 4th 2021.

There also seems to be some special content in store for Switch players.

We’re also preparing lots of special content for Switch players to look forward to when the game launches in 2021! Finish the tutorial missions within the first few weeks of release to receive the epic Cyber Warrior Costume, plus five more divine cosmetics to kit out your Immortal with. New Founder’s Packs containing the Switch-exclusive Callsign NX Wings will be available from Nintendo eShop, and the first Invasion already has Aelion in its crosshairs for a post-launch assault.

Skyforge is getting a new update today titled the Oceanid Invasion.

The main feature of the update is an enhanced, streamlined experience for new players coming into the game.

The progression system will also get a long-awaited update, making it easier to reach the endgame.

Read all about the new update here.