# Etherscape

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## Play Now

Etherscape is now in Open Alpha and available for all players. Jump in for free by downloading from the [Epic Games Store](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-etherscape-b2e3d2). Alternatively, you can join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/NXwWehg89p) to get the direct download link.

## What is Etherscape?

Etherscape is a multiplayer online [rogue-lite](https://whitepaper.etherscape.io/gameplay/rogue-lite) action RPG with a [crypto backend](https://whitepaper.etherscape.io/cryptointegration/blockchain) that allows users to own and trade their items. It gives players the control to [mint NFT's](https://whitepaper.etherscape.io/cryptointegration/etherbound-items) based on the randomized loot that they find while playing. This enables a [player driven economy](https://whitepaper.etherscape.io/gameplay/economy#player-driven) in which the players control the creation of NFT's directly.

## Gameplay Trailer

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## Design Philosophy

These are the design pillars that The Etherscape is focusing on...

* A player driven economy backed by digital ownership.
* All features of the game are open to players with minimal barrier to entry from block chain integration.
* Rogue-lite perma-death mechanics to create tense gaming moments that matter.
* A diverse set of randomized loot which is powerful enough to alter the way you play the game.
* Horizontal progression allowing players to engage in new content regularly.
* Always on multiplayer in which teaming up is always beneficial.
* Multiverse collaborations giving cross game utility to items.
* All gameplay should provide some tangible progress for the player.

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Etherscape is currently in open alpha phase. As a result, all details on this site are still subject to change.
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