NEWS

The leveling speed depends on many factors, but on average, you can expect the following timeframes:
 

Up to level 65 — around 4–7 days
Up to level 76 — about 14 days or more
 

For some players, these numbers may seem significant — and that’s understandable. We didn’t just cut quest chains or remove experience bonuses. Instead, we completely reimagined the entire leveling and progression process.
 

Our project isn’t a mindless rush to the “endgame,” where “the real game begins.” We’ve created a world where every level is a meaningful and valuable part of a grand adventure.
 

Here, you won’t find “empty” levels. Each new stage unlocks unique opportunities, new content, and memorable experiences. After all, the journey itself is just as important as the destination.


 

To guide you through all the starting locations, we’ve designed a custom quest chain that goes up to level 55. This chain introduces you to many locations and rewards you generously with experience.

You can complete quests and defeat mobs within the chain as a party — all progress counts for every member.
 

Thanks to the new party search system and the ability to “advertise” your group, you’ll easily find companions to complete the entire chain together.

Our team has done extensive work updating and balancing all classes to make each one engaging and relevant. You can now confidently choose the class you’ve always wanted to play!
 

The updated class balance is already available on the website.


 

We’ve done tremendous work to balance locations for all types of players. The game now features a variety of zones: solo areas, party spots with unique mechanics, and melee-friendly zones suitable for every stage of character progression.
 

When moving to a new location, you’ll always feel your farming efficiency increase — it directly depends on your character’s power and progress.


 

At the start of the project and until the “High Elves” update, the old doll system will be in effect. Dolls will be kept in your inventory, and you can upgrade them by synthesising two identical ones.
 

During the “High Elves” update, we’ll replace your current dolls with summoning coupons, which can be used in the new interface.


 

We’ve assembled a large team of game designers, concept artists, balancers, and testers. Currently, our core team consists of 11 people, not counting external specialists who assist us in specific areas.


 

Collections won’t be available at launch — they’ll be added gradually, starting with the DK patch. But don’t be alarmed by the word “collections”: we’ll introduce them logically and step by step, so the system feels like a natural part of the game.
 

Collections are an integral part of the economy and character development in Essence. The main thing is to make them engaging and useful, not a meaningless grind.


 

The full server description will be published on 14 November.


 

To take part in the CBT, message our support team with your in-game nickname and the clan you plan to start with.