WildStar Signing Off November 28
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Earlier this month, we've learned about the shutdown of Carbine Studios and the end of their colorful sci-fi MMORPG WildStar. And now, the latest post on the game's official website tells us what will happen to WildStar in its final months and what events the developers have planned until November 28, 2018 when the servers will be going down for good. An excerpt:
When Carbine first started working on what would become WildStar back in 2005, the team set out to make something special that presented a different kind of MMORPG experience. At launch, the Carbine team delivered a deep, engaging, and spectacularly fun game full of outlandish adventures on the most legendary planet in the universe. And it has been our great privilege to share those adventures with all of you over the last four years.
Unfortunately, as you may have heard, those adventures are coming to an end. It’s never easy to say goodbye to something, especially something that has meant so much for so many—but the WildStar game service will close on November 28, 2018.
From now until then we’re going to do everything we can to honor the WildStar community, and show thanks for your support. In an attempt to recognize your dedication and love for WildStar and for those of you who have come to call Nexus your home, here are our plans from now until the servers close:
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Final Update
The final update to the game was released today, which introduced a few changes aimed at ensuring you can enjoy everything WildStar has to offer.Be sure to check out the full game update notes for what changes to expect.
- Any Protobucks you have will be converted to Omnibits at a 1:1 conversion.
- Omnibit drops are being increased.
- The Omnibit cap has been raised substantially.
- All in-game store items will be purchasable with Omnibits.
- All seasonal store items and rotating costumes/mounts will be available on the store.
- All Signature Station items will be available on the regular store.
- Everyone will receive Signature status.
- Gear drops from Prime instances and raids have had their base ilevel increased higher than they normally would be.
- Primal Essence gain rates are being substantially increased.
- Select endgame reputations can be maxed out, letting you access everything the faction vendors have to offer.
- And more!
Returning Events
The seasonal in-game events are some of our favorite content, and we know you agree, so we’ll be increasing the rotational speed of the planet Nexus (not really) to fast forward and ensure you can enjoy your favorites one last time.
September 26–November 28October 12–19
- Double XP, Glory Days, Power Prestige and PvP, and Blessing of Essence will be on from now until shutdown.
October 19–November 2
- Residential Renovation, with the Battle Chase reward set available during this occurrence.
November 9–23
- Jack Shade is back to fright and delight in Shade’s Eve.
November 24–27
- Protostar’s Gala Winterfest Extravaganza is back for one, last, shopping frenzy.
November 28
- Take to the skies (or at least a foot off the ground) in the zPrix Invitational!
We are truly grateful for the vibrant community that grew around WildStar, and for all of your support throughout the life of this game. Our hope is that in these last couple months we can all celebrate the great adventures you’ve had on Planet Nexus—and have some fun along the way.
- Join us in-game for the final few hours as we have some fun. More details to come!
Again, a most heartfelt thank you goes out from all of us to you for sharing this wild, intergalactic ride with us, and to helping make WildStar an experience that truly could not have been possible without you. Thank you.
