On Friday, we're launching the first world of Classic-RetroCores.
This is a stand-alone version of RetroCores for those who hunger for the more classic version.

Please note that we will still continue to update and improve our normal RetroCores, while the classic sister-game will remain what RetroCores originally was many years ago!

Everything you need to know about Classic-RetroCores can be found here.

Sincerely,
RetroCores Staff
 

Today, item-hotkeys has been enabled in Empera!
Hotkey types of worlds can be viewed in the world list.

Sincerely,
RetroCores Staff

Today, we're releasing client 1.87, which brings graphical improvements to the game.
Most noticeable is when using dark outfits on any other graphical setting than "full HD".
Previously, they would look a little broken, sometimes with an odd gray outline.

Sincerely,
RetroCores Staff

Today, we're releasing client version 1.86, which brings some improvements of the client.

We've fixed a glitch that made objects in the game stop loading if the general object-loading of the client was very slow.
(An issue only seen on extremely weak GPUs)

We've added options to preload sprites/assets, which offers players with slow-loading computers a more stable client.
Preloading will make the client take longer to load, and it will use much more RAM.
These options will remove the issues for those few who experience that objects of the game stay invisible for a prolonged time.

Options > Others

We've removed the old option to use traditional 32p graphics, and replaced it with graphics quality that lets you choose between 4 different settings that don't require a restart of the client.

Options > Graphics

Sincerely,
RetroCores Staff

There's a new fan-based community discord being built up! We wish the founder Mia the best of luck and hope it will have a great atmosphere!

Today is a big day for RetroCores, and we're thrilled to announce the client update 1.85!
A new generation of game client!

For the majority of people, the client of RetroCores has, for many years, been one of the smoothest clients out there!
Today, we're releasing a new-generation of client, which makes RetroCores client THE smoothest client for the majority of people!

What's different?
The client now uses about 70% less RAM!
Controls of the client and loading of the map and assets are separate, a delayed loading of the map/assets will not impact the movements of the character.
Previously, if something wasn't loaded quickly enough, you could feel it as a micro-stutter (many didn't notice until after testing the new client).
The client will start much faster than previous clients.
Many issues resolving client crashes on unstable computers have been resolved.

Depending on your computer, hardware, and software, you may notice a small to a big improvement!
Some may get a little more FPS, while others may get double the FPS, and in some semi-rare cases, some may get over 500% more FPS.
For a very few, you might get slightly less FPS, but increased smoothness.

I recommend everyone to do a quick test to determine which client to use!
Between the DX and OGL versions, there's been a huge change, OGL is the best client for the majority!
This includes people who previously used DX as the main client!
We recommend you take a look at this guide to determine which client you should use:
FAQ -DX or OGL, which client should you choose?.
This will greatly help a lot of people make the right choice and improve their gameplay!
It takes just a minute and could change your life!

If you have a weaker computer that has issues keeping up, I also recommend taking a look at this guide:
FAQ -My computer is slow, can I increase the smoothness?.

We hope you'll enjoy this client update, and we hope all of you benefit from it and get an even more enjoyable game!

Sincerely,
RetroCores Staff
 

Today we had to run a second server-save to correct a mistakes in creature behavior there some monsters would run into teleports.

We are happy to present the new edition of Zenera, which is launching it's 7:th season!
Launching on Feb 27 at 17:00 CET!

What is Zenera?
Zenera is our seasonal world, which offers a quicker startup pace than our other worlds offer.
It's also a more loose world, less strict.

The previous edition of Zenera had an exp system that made it nearly impossible to become higher than level 150.
In this new edition, that's not a problem anymore!
(prev season launched at Nov 22 of 2024, almost 1,5 year ago)

Since Zeneras last season, a lot of things have changed in RetroCores, content, abilities, and logic.
If you are completely new to RetroCores, or rusty, the quickest way to understand the new logic is to check out our little slide-show found here:
RetroCores -About.

Obtain 3 days of golden account for free!
Everyone who manages to login the first hour of Zenera will gain 3 days of golden account.
Meaning between 17:00 - 18:00 CET on Feb 27.

Rates of Zenera

• 14x - 2x exp, Rates of Staged Worlds.
• 5x skills
• 2x magic
• 2x loot
• regen: view staged regen.

Additional differences

• Built-In Rune-Maker are available.
• Equipment upgraded after Rookgaard.
• All spells are free of charge.
• Rings/Items give 2x more regen.
• You can right-click change gold.
• Desert-Quest is soloable.
• Item-Hotkeys are available.

Golden Account Differences
We want to point out and highlight for people who haven't noticed that there are some differences with golden account in this world!

• Free accounts are able to travel with Ships/Carpets.
• Free accounts are able to access all cities.
• Free accounts are able to use all spells.

No supplies available in the client store!
We would also like to point out, as of the previous update, RetroCores no longer has any supply store available in the client!
It has been permanently removed!
In addition to the removed supplies, we can inform you that we do not offer bless/AOL either.

The reward of playing a seasonal world
At the end of a season, a reward will be given out in the form of account boost events.
Counting the highscores (exp), players will receive X days of +50% exp event, and X days of +50% skill event that can be activated in any world.

• Top 10: 10 days.
• Top 50: 8 days.
• Top 100: 7 days.
• Top 200: 6 days.
• Top 300: 5 days.
• Everyone above level 50: 4 days.
• Everyone above level 20: 3 days.

More details about seasonal world such as run-time, end of a season, reward, are available here: FAQ -Seasonal worlds.

Relevant changes since launch of last season
For you who want more specifics on what has changed in RetroCores since last season, here's a list of updates!

• Major Update 1.84 - Oramond, more outfits, mounts, m.m.
• Update 1.82 - general changes.
• Update 1.81 - Fall update.
• Update 1.80 - Kick protection.
• Update 1.79 - Fixes & Improvements.
• Update 1.78 - More dungeons and fixes.
• Update 1.77 - Summer update followup.
• Summer Update -1.76.
• Update 1.75 -Followup and improvements.
• Update 1.74 -The Major Update.
• Update 1.70 -Christmas is in the air.
• Update 1.67 -Floor saving, creature equipping their loot, updated traps.
• Update 1.66 -Ability to choose between traditional or HD graphics.

As you can see, A LOT has changed since the last Zenera!

We hope you're curious to explore the new age of RetroCores, and that you will enjoy every moment of it!

Sincerely,
RetroCores Staff

Today, the 10% exp-bonus for being a golden account in staged worlds has been removed.
This affects Solera and Zenera.

Additionally, item-hotkeys has been enabled in Solera!
Hotkey types of worlds can be viewed in the world list.

Sincerely,
RetroCores Staff