A New Horizon in Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent

July 15, 2009

A New Horizon in Neo Steam: The
Shattered Continent

Adventurers journey to a long-lost
island in search of riches and new challenges! Atlus Online’s fantasy-steampunk
massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), Neo Steam: The
Shattered Continent, has unveiled the elusive Rope Isle, an island wracked by
war. Thanks to the clamor of Atlus Online’s members and a successful petition,
the new map destination was opened, furthering the turbulent lore of the
shattered continent.

“Our community spoke, and we always
strive to listen,” says Alice Ly, Online Marketing and Portal Manager, Atlus
U.S.A., Inc. “Rope Isle is an integral part of the game’s history. It was the
epicenter of change and later became a key point of contention in the war to
harness Neo Steam. We agree with our fans that this map marks a powerful
addition to Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent.”

Rope Isle, once known as Acydia, was
the source of the catastrophic earthquake that split the continent of Chrysalis.
As the landmasses began to drift apart, desperate inhabitants instinctively
fashioned cables to keep their world together. Alas, the attempt was futile and
left Acydia a tangle of ropes and chains – resulting in its fitting nickname.
Rope Isle remains a central part of the struggle in the new world, as it houses
vast amounts of the ore used to harvest Neo Steam, a precious resource necessary
to fuel most progress, travel, and industry across the nations.

The battle over Neo Steam takes
place between two warring states – the Kingdom of Elerd and the Republic of
Rogwel. From the onset, customization is key to each player’s experience, as
they pledge allegiance to their homeland of choice and select from a number of
specialized classes. As players battle to expand their nation’s resources and
protect their borders from invasion, they must learn to harness steam technology
to upgrade their equipment, learn new abilities, and progress in their chosen
class. Adding to the immersive aspect of the fantasy-steampunk world in Atlus
Online’s first MMO, the game also features various forms of steam-based machines
and vehicles for faster in-game traveling.

Gamers, Atlus Online fans, and those
eager to learn more about the addition of Rope Isle can visit

http://www.neosteam.atlusonline.com
for more information.