The Secret World
The Secret World is a massively-multiplayer online world with a unique modern-day setting and unparalleled storytelling. Imagine if every myth, conspiracy theory and urban legend was true--a world where you align with secret societies and face the looming darkness.
What it feels like
Enigmatic secrets half-glimpsed and answers withheld drive investigation and tension throughout. The narrative treats its supernatural world and conspiracy-driven plot with sincere emotional weight. A grave, subdued seriousness about an ongoing shadowy war against darkness pervades the tone.
What it's about
Hidden powers, secret societies, and vast concealed plots against supernatural darkness are the core narrative. Magic and the supernatural are hidden inside the modern-day world, with myths made real in cities. Ghosts, spirits, occult forces, and ancient myths are real and central to the setting and conflicts.
How it plays
Players align with secret societies (Illuminati, Dragon, Templars) that define roles and available abilities. Randomized item drops from combat encounters drive the reward and character progression loop. Investigation missions rely heavily on branching dialogue and choice in conversation trees.
How it looks and sounds
The world is viewed from behind or over-the-shoulder of the player character throughout. A high-fidelity rendering of recognizable modern cities with realistic visual textures and lighting.
How it's structured
A massively-multiplayer online world is the fundamental structure, with hundreds of players sharing a persistent modern-day setting. Content is delivered as discrete investigative missions and story quests selected from quest-givers. A large continuous explorable modern world serves as the hub for investigation and secret-society activities.
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