DevBlog: Introducing Regional Channels – Connect Across the Globe!

DevBlog: Introducing Regional Channels – Connect Across the Globe!

Greetings, Adventurers!

The world of RavenQuest is expanding — not just in content, but in connectivity! We’re thrilled to introduce Regional Channels, a new feature to ensure the smoothest gameplay experience. You’ll now be able to connect to your preferred server location for the fastest connection possible, all while staying connected with friends, guildmates, and trading partners worldwide. This isn’t a new World or Server — it’s an option to choose the server location that offers the best connection for your adventures!

Let’s dive into what these Regional Channels mean for you!

Seamless Connections, Optimized Performance

Whether you’re adventuring from North America, South America, Europe, or Southeast Asia, with Regional Channels you can say goodbye to lag, delays, or dropped connections — just seamless gameplay as you explore, trade, and battle your way through the world of RavenQuest. You’re not limited to a one-time decision — you can select a Regional Channel whenever you like and switch between regions at any time.
 

Stay Connected to the Community

RavenQuest has always been about building a thriving community, and we know how important it is to stay connected with friends, no matter where they play from. Additionally, we’re introducing enhanced communication features to keep you closer than ever:

World Chat: Players from all Regional Channels will be able to discuss in real-time.

Friendlist & Guild Chat: Chat with friends and guildmates across any Regional Channel! Your friend list and Guild Chat aren’t limited by region.

Cross-Channel Invitations: Party up with players from any Regional Channel, and even invite players from other channels to join your guild. When you click to join a player from your friends list, a confirmation window will appear asking you to confirm your choice to change your regional channel.
This confirmation step ensures you aren’t unexpectedly switched while engaged in combat, questing, or in an instanced area, offering you full control over when to change regions.
 

World Server Market Access: Trade Across the Globe

The in-game Market is the lifeblood of RavenQuest’s economy, and with Regional Channels, it won’t be different! You’ll still have access to an in-game Market that spans all Regional Channels. This means that goods and items will be accessible across all regions, providing a dynamic, interconnected economy where players can trade and buy from around the world. Prices and availability will reflect the entire player base, creating a richer, more exciting trading experience.

Guild Wars & Strongholds: Global Competition Awaits

For our competitive players, Regional Channels offer even more excitement! Guild Wars and Strongholds will be cross-channel compatible, allowing you to prove your guild’s dominance on a global scale and take your strategy to the next level. 

Regional Channels — Stress Test

Join us on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 10:00am Pacific Time for a Regional Channel System Stress Test! This is your chance to help us push the system to its limits by exploring any stage of the game with your Phase 1 or 2 characters. Report bugs in-game for a chance to earn exclusive rewards. Let’s break it together!

We hope you all enjoy the enhanced gameplay experience and faster connection that the Regional Channels will bring. Be part of our Tavern on Discord and share your thoughts with us!

Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, thank you for being a part of the RavenQuest Community. We’ll see you across the world… quite literally!