Publisher Pocketful of Quarter and developer Strange Matter Studios announced Fault: Elder Orb is leaving early access.

Fault: Elder Orb leaves early access and crosses over into the free-to-play dimension on Windows PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store) on July 18, 2022. A first glance at the game will have fans of the cancelled MOBA Paragon wondering – as the game includes heroes and assets from that title, like the above Paragon hero the Countess making a return as a playable hero.

While this use of former Paragon assets and heroes isn’t explicitly noted anywhere in the game’s promotional material, their store page does mention the licensed content: “Paragon assets and characters in Fault are the property of Epic Games, Inc. and used under a license.”

“As a small team of indie devs that kept this ambitious project running for nearly three years without a hard marketing push, we think we have accomplished something truly impressive,” said Ryan Red, Community Director & PR Manager of Strange Matter Studios. “Our Early Access period gave us valuable time with our biggest supporters and implementing their essential feedback. We have taken it all to heart, their words have led to so many positive changes for Fault! We will keep following this path and continue improving the game beyond its v1.0 launch.”

“We believe the future of gaming is turning premium games into free to play,” said Mike Weiksner, co-founder and CEO of Pocketful of Quarters. “There are so many games stuck behind paywalls, and the launch of Fault: Elder Orb serves as a use case on how to make experiences player-centric through the use of interoperable, multi-game currencies like Quarters.”

Here’s a new trailer for Fault: Elder Orb:

https://youtu.be/qKw_BsC_rxQ

Here’s a rundown on the MOBA game:

Fault is not like other MOBA games; Unlike the popular top-down model for MOBA’s, Fault is a 3rd person game, meaning you are right in the middle of the action. Our game has the high octane feel of popular brawlers and third-person shooters while preserving the strategy and team play potentials in popular MOBA games.

Features

• CHOOSE YOUR HERO – Select your play style with many variations of hero’s; from a massive hammer-wielding soul collector to a space mage with control over interdimensional portals. Play games to unlock more heroes to add to your collection and master the battlefield of Fault!
• GROW STRONG WITH FAVOR – A unique gameplay element that separates Fault from other MOBAs is the introduction of a feats system, which allows a player to gain strength by achieving milestones during a match.
• ADAPT AND EVOLVE – Fault has many unique items to choose from that can sway the flow of battle. Collect gold from minion and hero kills and build your hero to handle any situation.
• MAP AND OBJECTIVES – Fault has an original map suited to tactical play with its verticality and well-planned out jungle paths. The jungle is full of creatures that when slain will increase your strength!