Software:Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes
| Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | BioWare Mythic |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
| Series | Warhammer Fantasy |
| Engine | Gamebryo |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | Cancelled |
| Genre(s) | MOBA[1] |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes was a multiplayer online battle arena[1] being developed by BioWare Mythic and supposed to be published by Electronic Arts for Microsoft Windows until it was cancelled. The game was a spin-off based on Warhammer Online and was a Play4Free title, Electronic Arts' free-to-play model.[2][3][4]
The game did not progress beyond beta and was shut down on March 29, 2013 effectively cancelling it.[5]
Development and release
Wrath of Heroes was announced on August 16, 2011 by BioWare at the Gamescom 2011.[6] BioWare also presented a brief demo of Wrath of Heroes at Gamescom. The game was presented on August 28 at the PAX Prime 2011.[7]
On April 10, 2012, Wrath of Heroes entered open beta.[8][9]
On February 28, 2013, EA announced the open beta would be shut down and the project cancelled; this occurred as announced on March 29, 2013. The FAQ on EA's website regarding Wrath of Heroes states "Mythic as a studio is undergoing a paradigm shift as we shift our focus to mobile. As part of this pivot, we had to make a few changes and reallocate resources to support this new direction. As such, we took a long look at Wrath of Heroes and despite its strong IP, gameplay, and community support; we decided not to continue the service past its Beta and instead concentrate those resources on our new endeavors."[10]
The assumption, however, is that the game was not making enough money for EA to justify launching from beta.[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sorted by Electronic Arts under the "MOBA" genre in the Play4Free page". Electronic Arts. http://free.origin.com/.
- ↑ "Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes - PC". G4 TV. http://www.g4tv.com/games/pc/65708/warhammer-online-wrath-of-heroes/.
- ↑ Onyett, Charles (August 18, 2011). "Gamescom: Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes Impressions". IGN. http://pc.ign.com/articles/118/1188931p1.html.
- ↑ Fletcher, JC (August 16, 2011). "Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes is EA's next 'Play4Free' game (update: trailer)". Joystiq. http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/16/warhammer-online-wrath-of-heroes-is-eas-next-play4free-game/.
- ↑ "Wrath of Heroes - News". http://wrathofheroes.warhammeronline.com/news/240.
- ↑ Sharkey, Mike (August 16, 2011). "Gamescom 2011: BioWare Announces Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes". GameSpy. http://pc.gamespy.com/web-games/warhammer-online-wrath-of-heroes/1188075p1.html.[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
- ↑ Zivalich, Nikole (August 30, 2011). "Warhammer Online: Wrath Of Heroes Panel Video -- PAX Prime 2011". G4 TV. http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/715922/warhammer-online-wrath-of-heroes-panel-video-pax-prime-2011/.
- ↑ Conditt, Jessica (April 10, 2012). "Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes is open for business... er, beta". Joystiq. http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/10/warhammer-online-wrath-of-heroes-is-open-for-business-er-be/.
- ↑ Haas, Pete (April 10, 2012). "Warhammer Online: Wrath Of Heroes Open Beta Begins". Cinema Blend. http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Warhammer-Online-Wrath-Heroes-Open-Beta-Begins-41286.html.
- ↑ FAQ, EA (March 30, 2013). "Why is Wrath of Heroes being shut down? ". EA. https://help.ea.com/article/warhammer-online-wrath-of-heroes-service-shutdown#8.
- ↑ O'Connor, Alice (March 1, 2013). "Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes shutting down". Shacknews. http://www.shacknews.com/article/78021/warhammer-online-wrath-of-heroes-shutting-down.
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