Dark Age of Camelot: Trials of Atlantis

Exploring the Lost Civilization of Atlantis

This expansion focuses on uncovering the secrets of the ancient Atlantean civilization. Players gain access to several distinct, large-scale zones that comprise the ruins of this lost world. These areas include the vast underwater realm of Oceanus, the arid, Egyptian-themed desert of Stigya, the intensely hot and volcanic landscape of Volcanus, and the ethereal, floating islands known as Aerus.

The primary focus within these new territories is engaging with the "Trials of Atlantis," a series of challenging obstacle courses and encounters left behind by the ancient inhabitants. These trials are specifically targeted at veteran players, requiring a minimum character level of 40 to begin participation.

What New Character Options Are Available?

A notable addition accompanying the new zones is the introduction of one new playable race for each of the game's three main realms. Albion gains the Half-Ogres, Hibernia receives the Shars, and Midgard welcomes the Frostalfs.

A key feature of the Atlantean zones is their structure regarding player conflict. While accessible from any realm, each realm accesses its own segregated version of the Atlantean lands. This design choice ensures that the new exploration and monster-battling content remains focused on Player vs. Environment (PvE) activities, preventing Player vs. Player (PvP) conflict within these specific areas.

What Gameplay Enhancements Does This Expansion Offer?

Beyond the new geographical areas and races, the expansion incorporates technical improvements to the game world. The graphics engine received an update, primarily resulting in enhanced texture detail and new visual effects, particularly noticeable in the water rendering across the new zones.

The core gameplay loop is extended by providing substantial new environments for high-level characters to test their abilities against formidable creatures and complex environmental challenges presented by the ancient Atlantean defenses.

What is the scope of this content compared to the base game?

This expansion provides a substantial addition to the endgame content pool, focusing on deep exploration and high-level PvE challenges within four unique, thematically distinct zones, alongside new playable races that integrate into the existing realm structure.