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Raids just landed in solo ‘simulated MMO’ Erenshor
Erenshor, a single-player game that imitates the structure of a classic MMO, has added raids through its Planar March update. The feature expands the game’s endgame content while retaining its central premise: players can form parties and guilds with computer-controlled “simplayers”, avoiding the scheduling demands of conventional online raids.
The update introduces four raid zones and 21 bosses, with raid teams created through the guild menu joining instances automatically. Solo developer Brian of Burgee Media described the launch as the game’s biggest day since release; Erenshor currently has a “very positive” Steam rating, with 94% of user reviews recommending it.
In short
- Erenshor adds raids to its solo MMO-style world.
- Four raid zones contain 21 new bosses.
- NPC teammates remove online raid scheduling pressures.
Explained simply
Erenshor is a video game designed to feel like a traditional multiplayer online game, but you play entirely alone with computer-controlled companions. You form parties and join guilds with these AI characters, allowing you to experience cooperative gameplay without needing to schedule or coordinate with other people.
Raids are important features in online multiplayer games, serving as large-scale dungeons where teams tackle challenging bosses together. They appeal to players pursuing difficult long-term goals, but they require all team members to be available at the same time, creating significant scheduling complications.
Erenshor has added raid content that players can attempt with their computer-controlled companions. This allows players to experience the challenge and achievement of raids without the scheduling pressure of conventional multiplayer gaming.