Following the success of its open beta, the global launch date of Torchlight: Infinite was announced during a live stream of the community. The loot-hauling, dungeon-crawling ARPG will be fully free to play on both PC and mobile platforms starting on May 9 at 1 AM BST, and Hunters will be able to sync and easily transfer progress between devices.
The start of a daring new season for Torchlight: Infinite on May 9th will also herald the addition of new features and playable content as well as a revamp of the game's loot and crafting systems. The "Cube of Rapacity" new season launch, which will offer the ideal starting place for those who are new to the game and tempt seasoned Hunters to see what has changed since open beta, will entice both groups of players.
Escapist Bing, the newest playable character in Torchlight Infinite, is the new season's star. This erratic troublemaker enchants his enemies with a blinding stream of explosions, adding some major boom to the RPG's character roster. Players of Thea may try out her brand-new Hero Trait, Divine Realm, which opens up even more gameplay options for the enigmatic Oracle of Torchlight.
The "Cube of Rapacity", a new gameplay mechanic that gives Torchlight's dungeon-crawling an intriguing risk-reward component was revealed during the community webcast. The mysterious cubes that can be taken from Desire Incarnations are Divinity Slates, rare artefacts that fit together like a jigsaw. In the new season, complete Divinity Slate patterns to gain rewards, but beware: the Cube of Rapacity has a way of punishing Hunters who become overly avaricious.
Since the start of the open beta, XD Games has been carefully considering user feedback while working on several new features and system updates. The following are some of Torchlight's main upcoming changes: Infinite.
Crafting overhaul – With the new Prototype Production and Targeted Processing systems introduced by this significant rework, Hunters will be able to begin making gear earlier and upgrade more frequently.
Torchlight: Infinite will continue to develop with much more content and features planned, with XD's global launch marking yet another significant turning point for this cherished action RPG franchise.