MMORPG.com's Jon Wood recently sat down with US Community Manager Jon "Lazlowe" Virtes to talk about the upcoming Update 3.0.0, better known as Chapter 3 for Runes of Magic.

After the fall of the Demon Lord , "Runes of Magic - The Elder Kingdoms" opens a completely new chapter. The expansion will take players to the whole new continent "Zandorya". On the ancient grounds of this region, the old kingdom of Dalanis lies in chaos and turmoil with plotters scheming behind the throne of the child-king Callaway. Only little remains of the old glory in the time of the legendary King Kalume. In total desperation, the people long for the return of the old heroes. The goal of all brave adventurers will be to support the young regent Callaway and bring order to this state of chaos. In terms of features, players can expect vast new regions, a new type of skill system, several new dungeons, an increase in the level cap to 60, new guild features like new guild drill grounds and new guild quests and a new monster card system. With the main release of Chapter III in May there will be a total of 9 different types of siege weapons for the guild wars between guild castles. There could probably also be some more in the future.

Read the Chapter 3 Interview.