Interview: What does Rogue Company Phase 3 have in store for players?

We were fortunate to have an exclusive interview with Bart Koenigsberg, Brand Director, Scott Lussier, Lead Designer, and Trevor Williams, Vice President of Hi-Rez Studios, to learn more about upcoming releases — which are expected to be deployed soon in Rogue Company.

One of the major additions of Phase 3 is the ranked games. Players have been waiting to be able to climb the ladder for a little while. However, we still don't know much about how this competitive mode will work in the future.

As a publisher we focus on making multiplayer, competitive, free-to-play games. We have a lot of years of learning under our belt on matchmaking and ranked play to draw from. With each title comes unique challenges for matchmaking — Rogue Company ranked is being built uniquely for Rogue Company.

Bart Koenigsberg

We can assume that the ranks would be similar to Paladins' one. However, the developers told us that the format wouldn't be exactly the same, and that we'll be able to enjoy a brand new ranking system.

After the implementation of these ranked games, it would be interesting to see an esports scene emerge from the TPS. The ranked games could serve as a test before the possible creation of a professional league. The information on the subject isn't yet available. That's why we asked the developers.

Another thing we have quite a bit of interest in from our previously published titles is esports. Our plan with Rogue Company is the same plan we have for all of our games. We will support our competitive community be it weekend cups or a full LAN pro league based on how the community responds to Rogue Company esports.

Bart Koenigsberg

In addition, a new reward system will be implemented: the Weapon Mastery. Just like Rogue Mastery, it will be a level-up system based on the fact that the more you use a specific weapon, the more experience it gains. You'll then unlock accessories to be able to create a gun with characteristics that match your gameplay.

Weapon Mastery is in it's very early stages so a lot could change in the design, but our goal is to develop a challenge based system (not just time played) that earns players amazing cosmetic rewards and avenues to showcase skill mastery with a weapon.

Scott Lussier

For some time now, Rogue Company has been doubling its efforts by partnering with 100 Thieves and Dr DisRespect. It made sense to find out more about possible new collaborations that could lead to new rogue or map creations. The answer of Hi Rez's Vice-President isn't clear but promises good things for the future.

We have some more exciting stuff on the way that we aren’t yet ready to talk about. Suffice it to say we are open to actively pursuing opportunities to bring exciting IP into Rogue Company.

Trevor Williams

Based on this interview and the responses given, it's undeniable that good things are going to happen in Rogue Company in the coming weeks/months. Thanks again to Bart Koenigsberg, Scott Lussier and Trevor Williams for taking the time to answer our questions.

Original content by Camille"Effylia" Bouin.

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