Legends aims to rewrite the formula of the original title and give players a brand new experience that doesn’t coincide with typical MMO tropes. Alongside improved visuals, combat and player progression are being reworked from the ground up to provide many, many hours of “mature storytelling and surprises”.  

Players will take part in a supernatural war that enmeshes reality with myth. As they venture further and further into the mysteries of the world around them, they’ll have to rely on their character abilities – and even moreso, their own wit – to find answers. 

In an official statement on what players can expect from Legends, Funcom said the game will include:

The Executive Producer of Funcom, Scott Junior, also shared his own thoughts on the change in direction for the Secret World brand:

To accompany the announcement of the game’s relaunch, a teaser trailerwas released as well. Check it out below:

Funcom hasn’t set a hard launch date yet, but the Spring release window means we should be hearing more soon. Stay tuned to get all the latest info about this game as its re-release draws closer. 

Did you play the original The Secret World? How do you feel about the transition to Secret World Legends? Let me know in the comments!