Massively:
To celebrate the release of the latest Vanguard update, Halls of the Pantheon, Sony Online Entertainment has released eight new screen shots of the game.
Vanguard has been patched with its "Halls of the Pantheon" game update, which marks the first level cap increase for the game. The new level cap is 55, and Massively is already hearing from the community that getting through the five extra levels is going to take a bit of work. The titular Halls of the Pantheon will have players proving themselves to the gods of Telon in return for great rewards.
Sony Online Entertainment's MMO, Vanguard, is to have Real Money Trading added for its players using the same system as the other MMO owned by SoE, EverQuest 2.
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Massively: "The Vanguard test server is hopping with the release of additional classes for most races and a host of other new features including galleons, fishing and a games arena. The lore behind the updated classes is that some races have been trained by others in practices needed for war while others have taken it upon themselves to learn and adapt."
When Vanguard launched, hopes were high that the game would be a breath of fresh air in the MMO market. Unfortunately, the game didn't meet the expectations of many gamers, who lamented its unfinished state and subsequently left. Sony Online Entertainment hasn't given up on Vanguard though, and they're now offering an incentive for players to return.
One thousand. That's how many bug fixes are in Vanguard's sixth game update, which has now gone live. In addition to the fixes, there's a new newbie area for levels one through ten called the Isle of Dawn. Word is that it will eventually serve as a free trial setting. For now, though, it's just an easy place to get a new character started.
GamingShogun writes: "Vanguard: Saga of Heroes®, fifth game update titled "Telon Rides On", introduces unique land mounts customized for each one of the player races in the game. With the launch of the game update, a citizen's favor can now earn them great rewards and is of high importance to those throughout Telon. Residents of each town are seeking adventurers to help spread the city's influence across the land..."
Sony has informed us that Game Update 4 has been released for Vanguard: Saga of Heroes and brings the permanent flying mounts in addition to an extensive list of game play features. Players will notice a significant revamp of the Riftway system, the addition of an overland raid for high-level players, updates to three classes, bug and performance fixes and the inclusion of Veteran player rewards.