Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes

Warhammer Online:
Wrath of Heroes
Developer(s)BioWare Mythic
Publisher(s)Electronic Arts
SeriesWarhammer Fantasy
EngineGamebryo
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
ReleaseCancelled
Genre(s)MOBA[1]
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes was a multiplayer online battle arena[1] being developed by BioWare Mythic and supposed to be published by Electronic Arts for Microsoft Windows until it was cancelled. The game was a spin-off based on Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning and was a Play4Free title, Electronic Arts' free-to-play model.[2][3][4]

The game did not progress beyond beta and was shut down on March 29, 2013 effectively cancelling it.[5]

Development and release

Wrath of Heroes was announced on August 16, 2011 by BioWare at the Gamescom 2011.[6] BioWare also presented a brief demo of Wrath of Heroes at Gamescom. The game was presented on August 28 at the PAX Prime 2011.[7]

On April 10, 2012, Wrath of Heroes entered open beta.[8][9]

On February 28, 2013, EA announced the open beta would be shut down and the project cancelled; this occurred as announced on March 29, 2013. The FAQ on EA's website regarding Wrath of Heroes states "Mythic as a studio is undergoing a paradigm shift as we shift our focus to mobile. As part of this pivot, we had to make a few changes and reallocate resources to support this new direction. As such, we took a long look at Wrath of Heroes and despite its strong IP, gameplay, and community support; we decided not to continue the service past its Beta and instead concentrate those resources on our new endeavors."[10]

The assumption, however, is that the game was not making enough money for EA to justify launching from beta.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b "Sorted by Electronic Arts under the "MOBA" genre in the Play4Free page". Electronic Arts. Archived from the original on 26 November 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  2. ^ "Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes - PC". G4 TV. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  3. ^ Onyett, Charles (August 18, 2011). "Gamescom: Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes Impressions". IGN. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  4. ^ Fletcher, JC (August 16, 2011). "Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes is EA's next 'Play4Free' game (update: trailer)". Joystiq. Archived from the original on 20 October 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  5. ^ "Wrath of Heroes - News". Archived from the original on 2013-03-02. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  6. ^ Sharkey, Mike (August 16, 2011). "Gamescom 2011: BioWare Announces Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes". GameSpy. Retrieved 20 February 2012.[permanent dead link‍]
  7. ^ Zivalich, Nikole (August 30, 2011). "Warhammer Online: Wrath Of Heroes Panel Video -- PAX Prime 2011". G4 TV. Archived from the original on 13 January 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  8. ^ Conditt, Jessica (April 10, 2012). "Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes is open for business... er, beta". Joystiq. Archived from the original on 11 August 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  9. ^ Haas, Pete (April 10, 2012). "Warhammer Online: Wrath Of Heroes Open Beta Begins". Cinema Blend. Archived from the original on 1 August 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  10. ^ FAQ, EA (March 30, 2013). "Why is Wrath of Heroes being shut down?". EA. Archived from the original on 10 May 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2013.
  11. ^ O'Connor, Alice (March 1, 2013). "Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes shutting down". Shacknews. Archived from the original on 2 March 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2013.