The PC version of Tera, the long-running MMORPG from Bluehole, is shutting down later this summer.
On Wednesday, publisher Gameforge announced that the PC servers for Tera will go offline on June 30, 2022, at 1:00 A.M. PDT // 4:00 A.M. EDT // 8:00 A.M. GMT. Account registration will no longer be possible beginning May 31, 2022, and in-game purchases will deactivate by that date as well.
“After careful deliberations, the developers of Tera have unfortunately taken the difficult decision to end development of the game, as they feel that they are no longer able to provide the satisfying content that Tera players deserve,” Gameforge’s statement reads. “Instead, they would like to focus their internal development efforts on other projects.”
The announcement page didn’t mention whether this decision would affect Tera’s console ports, other than noting that migration options won’t be an option. Since Krafton publishes the Xbox and PlayStation versions of Tera rather than Gameforge, console fans can likely breathe easy.
The Adventure Ends
Unfortunately, we come bearing bad news: TERA’s developers, have decided to cease work on TERA. As the last remaining publisher, it is with a heavy heart that we must respect Bluehole’s decision, and will also have to shut down the game.https://t.co/LFaJU1fhDk pic.twitter.com/HwjPO1s9le— TERA (@TERAonline) April 20, 2022
It’s always sad when this sort of thing happens. Tera initially came out in North America in May 2012, so this shutdown is coming just after the game’s 10th anniversary. Rough way to go out.
However, there are plenty of brilliant MMORPGs out there for Tera fans needing a new virtual home. Elder Scrolls Online is free-to-play right now, World of Warcraft is getting the Dragonflight expansion along with Wrath of the Lich King Classic servers, and Final Fantasy 14 is incredible. So there’s no shortage of options!
Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.
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