Eris Online Alpha 1 Launch – Character Creation System Live

Florida, USA — Independent game developer Stone Carter Studios today announces the release of Alpha 1 for its dark-fantasy sandbox MMO, Eris Online. This initial build introduces the first playable iteration of the character creation system, marking a pivotal step in the game’s ongoing development.

Alpha 1 allows players to experience the foundational tools for creating a character—providing a hands-on preview of the systems that will drive identity, traits, progression, and world interaction.

“Creating your character is the first real step in beginning your adventure… more than just cosmetics, it defines your path through Eris,” said David, Lead Developer at Stone Carter Studios

Alpha 1 Character Creator – Feature Snapshot

• Name Selection: Each first name must be unique to other players’ characters.
• Race Choice: Determines starting attributes, available classes, and narrative flavor.
• Archetype Selection: Choose from core roles—Fighter, Healer, Mage or Rogue—setting the direction for future advancement.
• Trait Assignment: Pick from an evolving pool (currently dozens, with over 100 planned) to customize strengths and weaknesses into gameplay impact. All choices are permanent and shape your long-term experience.

This build is available to early testers via the web demo at demo.erismmo.com. To participate, users must register for a forum account and activate it before logging in. The demo requires a modern WebGL-enabled desktop browser; mobile support is not yet available.

Why This Matters

Alpha 1 represents a key milestone: the first public exposure to the systems players will live with throughout their Eris legacy. All customization decisions made here are permanent, and directly affect how players interact with the world, other players, and future content streams.

Your feedback during this phase is critical. We encourage all testers to report bugs, usability issues, or visual glitches on our official forums. Each report informs upcoming enhancements in our roadmap.

What’s Next?

Future alpha phases will expand beyond character creation to unveil:

• The first playable zone (“Newbie Island” Red Caye)
• Combat and leveling systems (up to level 10)
• Archetype promotions and advanced trait options
• Deepening systems like crafting, sieges, PvP, and guild politics

Upcoming builds have already introduced new races (e.g., the Hierax), trait depth, and early gameplay previews in our Alpha 2 and Alpha 3 releases, with more content scheduled into 2025.

About Stone Carter Studios

Stone Carter Studios is an independent indie studio behind Eris Online, a player-driven dark fantasy sandbox MMORPG focused on faction warfare, emergent politics, and open-world PvP. Every advancement is guided by community feedback and participation.