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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Ankama Launches Wakfu Beta

France-based Ankama Studio has announced the closed beta launch of its upcoming tactical MMORPG, Wakfu. Scheduled to release in Q4 2008, this Java sequel to Flash-based MMORPG Dofus is entering its final development stage.

Wakfu allows players to create and customize characters to send into turn-based battles. Significant additions in the follow-up include the absence of non-player characters, a political system with appointed player-governors, and new customization options.

This first version of the Wakfu beta features only five of the twelve character classes. Players can register for a chance to be chosen for the beta on the game's official site. Closed beta access keys will also be distributed on partner websites where contests will be organized.

The beta follows Ankama's April announcement detailing a partnership with subsidiary and mobile entertainment provider Kalmeo to release DofusPocket this summer, a mobile version of Dofus. Ankama has had success merchandising the Dofus series and has produced two other spin-off properties, Dofus Arena and Wakfu.

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Posted by Eric Caoili on June 4, 2008 12:57 PM |

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