
Panzar
Panzar Studio · OVALIS INVESTMENTS LIMITED
PANZAR is a fantasy multiplayer third-person shooter. You get to choose from eight unique character classes, team-based PvP battles, exciting PvE adventures and regular tournaments with real prizes. Advanced RPG elements, the non-target combat system and the most modern graphics by CryEngine 3 will make your combat experience...
Year 6
Nov 25, 2018 - Nov 25, 2019
The Push Up Pack and Agrus Starter Pack launched on October 2, 2019, offering players instant upgrades to level 30 with top-tier gear. This year also introduced notable new content, including a festive event and two new maps, alongside exciting gameplay features.
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New Maps:
- Little Engine That Could: Released as part of the festive event on December 19, 2018.
- Poisonous Path: An exclusive map for the new 'Confrontation' mode, also debuting on December 19, 2018.
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Gameplay Enhancements:
- Crafting Presents from Gift Wrappings: Players could craft presents yielding epic keys, introduced on December 19, 2018.
- Special Draw for Prizes: Crafted presents entered a draw for rewards, including crystals, starting December 19, 2018.
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Seasonal Event:
- New Year Festive Event: Celebrated the New Year with new maps and rewards, commencing December 19, 2018.
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Promotions:
- Christmas and New Year Promo: Offered a 50% discount on all items from December 11, 2018, to January 10, 2019.
Year 5
Nov 25, 2017 - Nov 25, 2018
Panzar celebrated its fifth year with the launch of a new PvE Adventure in Chimera Domain on July 9, 2018, introducing unique enemies and challenges for players to tackle. This period also saw the return of Mechanism Mode Maps, adding variety to gameplay options.
- New PvE Adventure: The Chimera Domain adventure featured fresh challenges and unique enemies.
- Character Customization: Expanded features included over 200 new items for customization, thematic costume sets, and decorative trophies. This allowed players to enhance their characters with unique hats, banners, and armor fragments.
- Chests and Keys: Introduced on April 10, players could acquire hats, costume sets, and other customization items through newly added chests.
- Thematic Costume Sets: Costume sets allowed for complete character appearance changes without affecting combat stats.
- Seasonal Events: Several tournaments and events were announced, including the Halloween Event on October 25, which featured themed content and rewards.
- Just Join Tournament V: Scheduled for November 11, featuring 8v8 battles with prizes.
- Extreme Experience Event: This event doubled experience and resource gains, running from September 17 to the end of the month.
- Balance Changes: Premium account bonuses were increased on July 9, enhancing the benefits for players with premium status.
- Account Transfer Completion: On May 16, all accounts of Panzar Beta participants were successfully transferred to the release version of the game.
Year 4
Nov 25, 2016 - Nov 25, 2017
Year 4 saw the introduction of the User Account Level System on June 21, 2017, enhancing player bonuses and VIP benefits. Additionally, a new PvE Regime launched on December 19, 2016, offering fresh gameplay experiences alongside a variety of new abilities and character customization options.
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New Systems:
- User Account Level System: Introduced bonuses based on account levels, including VIP subscription benefits and rewards from purchased crystals.
- New PvE Regime: A new mode for Player vs Environment gameplay was added.
- Daily Quests: Daily quests for both PvP and PvE modes were introduced on December 18, 2016.
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New Content:
- Gift Character Creation Feature: Launched on June 21, 2017, allowing players to create a gift character at level 30.
- New Character Customization Options: Expanded character customization options were introduced on March 22, 2017.
- Ancient Chests: Players could find and open ancient chests starting December 19, 2016.
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Gameplay Changes:
- Skills Redeveloped: Significant skill redevelopments occurred on March 22, 2017, for improved balance and gameplay.
- Paladin Limitations: Teams were limited to two Paladins as of April 3, 2017.
- Control Point Capture Time Adjusted: The capture time for control points in PvE was reduced from 35 seconds to 20 seconds.
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Balance Updates:
- VIP Account Bonuses Enhanced: New bonuses for VIP accounts included accelerated character development and unlimited daily quest changes as of June 21, 2017.
- Battle Value Cap Introduced: A maximum limit for Battle Value was established on December 21, 2016.
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Seasonal Events:
- Tournament Series Announcements: Multiple tournaments, including the Fabulous Five Tournament IX and Skirmish Tournament I, were announced throughout the year, featuring various class restrictions and prizes.
Year 3
Nov 25, 2015 - Nov 25, 2016
King Pack DLC launched on March 11, 2016, introducing a SuperVIP account along with new amulets, eternal potions, and equipment paints. This year also saw the introduction of Super VIP Status, rewarding loyal players with exclusive benefits and access to new custom thematic weapons.
- New PvP Maps: Two new maps were added for player-versus-player battles: Dragon Rock Palace and Kromm's Treasury.
- Tournament Enhancements: A new Tournament Ranking System was implemented, introducing penalties for deleting teams and offering significant prizes for tournament placements.
- Prizes included 4000 crystals for 1st place and 2000 crystals for 2nd place.
- Gameplay Updates: Super VIP players received increased benefits, including a 100% success rate for creating runes and charms, and an experience boost for all players in battle.
- Seasonal Events: Multiple tournaments were announced throughout the year, including the Fabulous Five Tournament Series and the Spring Fight Tournament Series, featuring various class restrictions and prizes.
- Balance Changes: Adjustments were made to character abilities and experience gains, including reductions for Paladins and Ice Witches, and improved efficiency for armor and upgrades.
Year 2
Nov 25, 2014 - Nov 25, 2015
Panzar celebrated a significant milestone with the introduction of the Frost Tournament Series on November 9, 2015, featuring a weekly prize pool of 10,000 crystals for players between levels 20 and 30. This year also saw the launch of the Chimera Gardens PvE map and a new hireling system that allowed players to earn resources while offline.
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New PvE Content:
- Chimera Gardens launched on December 15, 2014, as a new PvE map.
- Fire Cauldron Valley was introduced as a new PvE map on July 6, 2015.
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Gameplay Enhancements:
- The hireling system was introduced on December 15, 2014, allowing offline resource and experience gain.
- A reporting system for leaving games was implemented on August 27, 2015, introducing penalties for frequent leavers.
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Crafting Changes:
- On September 29, 2015, crafting success rates for all weapons and armor were adjusted to 100%, and the resource requirements for amulet crafting were halved.
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Seasonal Events:
- The Frost Tournament Series began on November 9, 2015, with a crystal prize pool for weekly competitions.
- Numerous tournaments, such as the Last Old School Tournament IV on November 2, 2015, and various Silver League events throughout the year, provided competitive opportunities for players.
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Balance Adjustments:
- Several character abilities, like the Inquisitor's Eye of the Wolf, saw adjustments to stamina restoration, while the Paladin's Holy Armor duration was increased on September 23, 2015.
Year 1
Nov 25, 2013 - Nov 25, 2014
Panzar celebrated its first year with significant updates, including the launch of the PvE Mode on March 25, 2014, and the introduction of the Winter Epic Armor Collection for the Berserker class. Players now have access to new gameplay elements, including a variety of maps and modes that enhance both PvE and PvP experiences.
- Major Content Drop: Winter Epic Armor Collection - Berserker launched on December 12, 2013, introducing new armor for Orcs.
- New PvE Mode: The PvE Mode launched on March 25, 2014, allowing players to battle against AI bots in 'Fire Cauldron Valley' with four difficulty levels.
- New Maps and Bosses:
- The PvE map 'Cannibal Stronghold' and the boss 'Yordrag The Unwashed Horror' were introduced on July 1, 2014.
- The PvE map 'Defence of the Monkey Hill' was added on September 17, 2014.
- New PvP map 'Mines of Kromholm' launched on April 29, 2014, featuring a hybrid gameplay style.
- Gameplay Mechanics: A new Battle Value system was introduced on March 21, 2014, to improve matchmaking, along with a redesign of the rune system on July 10, 2014.
- Seasonal Events: The Halloween event commenced on October 28, 2014, featuring themed maps and headwear, enhancing the festive atmosphere.
- Balance Changes: On May 5, 2014, baseline values for all characters were reset to reflect changes in Battle Value, ensuring a more balanced gameplay experience.