Square Enix Details New Rogue Class; Updates Players on Open Beta Status for WAKFU in North America

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Square Enix Details New Rogue Class; Updates Players on Open Beta Status for WAKFUin North America

Square Enix today confirmed details on the 13th class in the immersive tactical MMORPG, WAKFU. The Rogue was recently unveiled at the sixth annual Ankama convention held in France, attended by thousands of fans from around the world. The Rogues are masters in the art of "do-it-yourself,.. as they are agile, clever and charming bandits who use and abuse tools and gadgets to carry out their schemes. Experts at utilizing explosives, the rogues can detonate multiple bombs at a time from great distances but must also be cautious to avoid the line of fire.

WAKFU is currently in Closed Beta. Ankama recently announced the international Open Beta date as April 27, but please note that this plan will not include North America. Square Enix will make the official Open Beta announcement for North America at a later date.



About WAKFU:

WAKFU is a vibrant, immersive world where player choices are paramount. The World of Twelve has fallen into chaos, and is in desperate need for heroes to bring hope to the masses.

Players can do just that when they start as one of 14 distinct character classes, customize it to their liking, and declare allegiance to a nation. From there, they can defend their nation against enemy attacks, conquer new territories and even run for governor! Players will learn to harness the WAKFU, the primordial energy of the universe, to help bring peace to the World of Twelve. A dynamic world with an evolving ecosystem, players can either protect or exploit natural resources, all of which have in-game consequences.

• Customizable Characters - Robust set of customization features for players to create their own unique persona. Green hair? Check. Grey skin? Check. A far-out hairstyle? Check.

oÂÂ 14 Distinct Classes - Players can be fierce warriors, magicians with healing powers or even summoners that have the ability to call upon plants or animals.

oÂÂ Character Progression - In addition to developing character abilities, spells and attacks grow more powerful the more frequently they are used in battle.

• Tactical Gameplay - Turn-based combat challenges players to evaluate the best strategy for victory.
• Evolving Ecosystem - Player actions affect the world around them; carefully choose when to protect or exploit natural resources.
• Playing Politics - Brute force is not the only way to rule; engage in a rich political system that allows for voting, the election of government officials, tax collection and more.
• Vibrant, Anime-Style Graphics - Experience the Land of Twelve in stunning environments
• Sparkling Humor - Discover a world with an unusual sense of humor. Where else can you find a suit of armor that makes the wearer look like a giant rabbit?

For more product information, please visit the official WAKFU site: http://www.wakfu.com/na/mmorpg

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