Developer Playwing have announced Century: Age of Ashes; a free-to-play dragon-riding multiplayer hero shooter entering Early Access.

Players choose from one of three classes, customize their mighty dragon, and battle in 6v6 deathmatches, capture and hold the flag, or 6v6v6 survival bouts. As the game progresses through Early Access, more classes will be added to the game. The developers also note all in-game purchases will be purely cosmetic.

Playwing also announced the game’s closed beta will begin in January 2021. Players will be able to apply via the recently announced Steam Playtest feature. Century: Age of Ashes enters Early Access February 2021 on Windows PC via Steam.

You can find the announcement trailer below.

You can find the full rundown (via Steam) below.

Century: Age of Ashes, the multiplayer dragon battle game is now available for free! Customize your dragon, dive into the arena and compete to become a legendary Dragoneer. Burn your enemies and rule the skies!

UNLEASH DRAGONS

INTENSE ARENA BATTLES
Compete in intense online games and discover the fast-paced gameplay of Century : Age of Ashes! Dive into the arena alone or with friends and fight for your survival! Three varied game modes ranging from 3v3 to 6v6v6 await you: Carnage, Survival and Raid.

• Carnage: A 6v6 killing spree with special power ups appearing in the arena to unleash hell on your opponents. It’s Team Deathmatch, Dragon riders style!
• Survival: A Last Team Standing mode where up to 18 players divide into 3 teams (6v6v6). Respawn is limited and can only be done through ally rescue!
• Raid: A unique mode in which two teams clash over possession of the flag. Gain points by flying through special gates around the arena while holding the flag!

CHOOSE YOUR CLASS
Experience different play styles with 3 unique classes, each with their own abilities! Shield and disorient as the Windguard, track and destroy as the Marauder, or stealth and trap as the Phantom. How will you choose your path to victory? Additional classes are planned throughout development.

FULL CUSTOMIZATION
Your dragon, your style! Century: Age of Ashes offers carefully designed cosmetic items to stand out in the arena. Gain experience as you play and unlock awesome skins to customize your dragon and its rider! Don’t worry, these items are purely cosmetic and offer no advantage in battle.

FREE TO PLAY
Century: Age of Ashes is completely free-to-play. In order to keep the experience fair and equitable, in-game purchases are purely cosmetic. Battles are won by skill and teamwork alone.

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