One of the greatest French video game monuments is preparing to enter a new era. This Tuesday, December 3 will mark the definitive closure of Dofus 2 and the inauguration of Dofus Unityalso called Dofus 3. After (too) many years of clinging to the Flash engine, Ankama's MMORPG will finally receive a new version worthy of the name. The redesign under Unity promises modern visuals, but above all performance in keeping with the times. Incessant slowdowns will soon be a thing of the past and the game will be playable without resorting to creature mode. In beta since this summer, the new version of Dofus will finally replace the one we know in the coming hours.
But if you're particularly attached to this MMO, this transition may represent a solemn and unique moment. It must be said that the launch of Dofus 2 in 2009 marked the end of a myth for many players and the pattern repeats itself. If you want to say goodbye to the game and watch the servers go offline, you'll have to get up early. The current version will permanently close its doors on Tuesday, December 3 at 7 a.m. (French time). Many player communities have therefore taken care to organize closing events on the different servers. Unsurprisingly, the meeting is set at the Zaap d'Astruban emblematic place for online gaming and the first stop on the players' journey after the introduction to Incarnam.
A two-step opening for Dofus Unity
Once Dofus 2 properly closed this Tuesday morning, the Ankama teams will work on the activation of Dofus 3 in the hours that follow. Without further details on the exact launch time, the new Dofus will be available “early in the afternoon“. If the developers follow their usual schedule, the game should therefore be online around 3:00 p.m. (French time).
Initially, only the new servers for which players have been able to pre-register in recent weeks will be accessible. These so-called servers “Pioneers” – on which it will be possible to start at the same time as everyone else and build the game economy – will be followed by the servers “Historical” the next day.
For example, if you were planning to resume your character from the Draconiros single-account server, the festivities will not begin until Wednesday, December 4 in the morning. The exact time has also not been specified, probably so that the developers can allow themselves a margin of error. As a reminder, numerous subscription and cosmetic packs are available on the game's online store to prepare for this event.
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