VR MMORPG Ilysia, developed by Team 21 Studio, Inc., has announced a delay in the launch of its Beta 1 phase. The developers cite the need to ensure security and data integrity in their MagePortal (MP) account management system as the primary reason for this delay. This comes on the heels of missing the key Beta 1 launch on May 13th,, and April 1st, 2023, along with several weeks of players wondering what the next steps would be.
For those unfamiliar with Ilysia, it is an upcoming virtual reality MMORPG that aims to bring back the nostalgic experiences of old-school MMOs. Ilysia is specifically designed for VR, offering players an expansive open world to explore, complete with swimming, climbing, and gliding. In Ilysia, players will actually swing their weapons as they delve into dark dungeons, discover lost treasures, battle massive titans, and embark on quests with their friends.
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— Ilysia (@ilysiavr) April 27, 2023
Recently, the MagePortal account management system has undergone a significant overhaul as part of Ilysia's complete architecture change. Consequently, players will need to recreate their accounts on the updated system and reclaim their existing awards and keys from their Kickstarter and alternative crowdfunding campaigns. Team 21 Studio has stressed the importance of protecting players' data, and they are currently working with their new host's internal development teams to ensure proper authentication and data handling. Currently the MagePortal is non-functional, and password and account recovery is inoperable, so any attempt to reset or recover your account at this point will not be successful.
The delay in Ilysia's Beta 1 launch may be disappointing for some, but it demonstrates Team 21 Studio's dedication to delivering a secure and polished experience for their players. While we have no concrete details as of yet on when Beta 1 will be rescheduled for, backers and fans of the game should keep their eyes peeled for the new account creation process to prepare themselves for when the team updates the beta release window.