We have received word that German game developer, SilentFuture, has revived Earthrise, the futuristic MMO that was canceled last February. We are posting the press release in its entirety as it was sent to us.

Alpha Statement: The new Earthrise

The closed alpha stage ONE of Earthrise officially has started. SilentFuture revamped many of the systems used in Earthrise and focused on fundamental factors such as network and server performance. A new network layer was implemented and the Flash based GUI was replaced with a HTML5 one, that enables the players to customize their HUD and implement own functionality.

The sandbox gets an overhaul that the player gets a bigger impact. SilentFuture focusing the RPG factor with third person fast-paced action combat. The gameplay gets more cooperative and shooter like.

Earthrise will be completely free to play. For the funding of further development of Earthrise SilentFuture will offer micro transactions, that allows the player to personalize and individualize their character without affecting the gameplay. Further there will be service offers like additional character slots. SilentFuture is completely against a “pay2win” concept.

The estimated launch date isn’t fixed, as SilentFuture CEO Daniel Schemann explains:

“We work hard to bring you a stable release, and we won’t rush and throw it out. Development takes time and when we getting near a possible release we will inform the community. Until this we have the alpha/beta running mostly 24x7.”

The Account registration is online and you are able to register to become eligible for selection as closed alpha/beta tester at http://www.play-earthrise.com/account/register

NOTE: Registration does not guarantee entry into the Earthrise closed alpha/beta.

About SilentFuture UG

SilentFuture UG is specialized in the development of Multiplayer Games with a strong focus on MMORPG design and conception. Founded in 2012 by Daniel Schemann and Katharina Weiß, the firm offers the complete palette of online game development and lifecycle services - from market research through project planning and design to customer support.

going by their offical company website, the only game they have listed is earthrise which leads me to believe the first and only game they have worked on since starting is earthrise.  kinda split rail then. as it comes down to a "are they going to make the game better that it survives or worse that it folds faster then a deck of cards" kinda situation...

wish them luck either way, the game seemed interesting. if they can revive it and that takes off great. if not... owell

Their whois domain information hasn't changed since like 2007. It looks like Daniel Schemann has been the owner of the domain for years. I'm not sure how new this new company really is.

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Though the whois lookups are a bit odd...the raw data for Aug. 2008 seems to have both current and old information. It could be a completely new company. That would be good, because that's the only chance this game has.

Well I see this as a marketing ploy. Is it really better than what it was is what I want to know. The first time around it was terible.

Originally posted by Darkcrystal
I would not give them a dime, oh waits it free, I would not touch it for free either, when you ask this company what they made before they will not answer you, they said stupid comments, I was a Vet Player of ER and a ALPHA tester and stayed until the doors closed, this new company treats there vets like crap on there forums, this will be the first game I have ever said a word negative about any game on this forum and the reason  I'm doing it because they should not be on business period.. they give indies a bad name.......

you sound quite better...i feel the dev team is very, very responsive and open. i do not feel treated bad in any way, dunno which forum you have been too.

Silent Future = Masthead, Dont say I didnt warn you ...I cant say much more like I did last time or else i will get a warning again <.<

So I went back and looked at the website, and sure enough this is the only game listed. What other games have the done is there a different link somewhere.

Does anybody else wonder what kind of game were going to get from a company nobody has hear off until just now. Just wondering.

Just what everone needs: A mostly non-functional and then closed game, to be resurrected and simplified by a small, no-name company with neglible experience and visions of turning Earthrise into a free, stripped down shooter.

/whocares

Originally posted by Burntvet

Just what everone needs: A mostly non-functional and then closed game, to be resurrected and simplified by a small, no-name company with neglible experience and visions of turning Earthrise into a free, stripped down shooter.

/whocares

 

You make it all sound so....unethical...=P

Originally posted by Darkcrystal
I would not give them a dime, oh waits it free, I would not touch it for free either, when you ask this company what they made before they will not answer you, they said stupid comments, I was a Vet Player of ER and a ALPHA tester and stayed until the doors closed, this new company treats there vets like crap on there forums, this will be the first game I have ever said a word negative about any game on this forum and the reason  I'm doing it because they should not be on business period.. they give indies a bad name.......

The post says SilentFuture is a new company founded in 2012 so i doubt they have made big projects at all (as SF).... so if everyone thinks like you do, what will happen to the game industry if new companies cant grow because people like you think that being new is a reason to not touch their (perhaps first) products?........ Also, when you say they answer with crap, care to share their words? one mans gargabe is another's treasure. Why cant they be on the business? maybe they are capable of doing with ER what Masthead wasnt able to.

I will check this out again thats for sure..

was a great idea but again not done well at all..

Still as it will be free it will be worth another look. Who cares if they ahve not made another game before, i will not judge until I have played it.