Brighter Shores is preparing another transformative update following its recent combat profession overhaul. Developer Andrew Gower has revealed plans for Project Milestone, targeting core criticisms of repetitive progression systems and recycled content in the MMORPG.
The update introduces new mechanics like the Botanist profession (replacing Gathering), staggers activity repetition every 50+ levels, unlocks more features across progression tiers, and enhances milestone rewards. This follows earlier fixes to its contentious chapter-locked profession system that initially drew player frustration.
Community responses on Reddit and social media show cautious optimism, with players praising Gower’s transparency while awaiting implementation details. Though no release window was given, the doubled team size at Fen Research suggests accelerated development. Changes will initially focus on refining the first 100 levels of professions before expanding episodic content.
This continues Brighter Shores’ pattern of major pivots, as Gower reaffirms commitment to addressing player feedback through systemic updates rather than superficial fixes.