Introduction:
Tarisland, also known as Tarisland: Mystery of the Hollows, is a fantasy MMORPG developed by Level Infinite (Tencent) and launched globally on June 21, 2024 for Android, iOS, and Windows PC . The game offers full cross-platform progression and cross-play, enabling players to move seamlessly between devices . With nine playable classes ranging from Paladin and Mage to Shadow Swordsman and Phantom Necromancer, Tarisland seeks to offer a rich, customizable experience reminiscent of modern PC MMORPGs .
Despite high anticipation as a potential WoW-like alternative on mobile and PC, reception has been mixed—praised for faithful classic MMORPG elements but criticized for repetitiveness, UI, translation, and monetization issues .
Gameplay:
Core Systems & Combat;
Tarisland features tab-target combat (auto‑targeting enemies, casting skills through hotkeys or on‑screen buttons). Each class offers two specialization types and over 40 talent choices for customization . Combat rewards are tied to quests and dungeons—not open-world grinding, leading to criticism about the lack of general loot and XP from random mobs .
Cross-Platform & Seasonal Flow;
The game supports cross‑platform play and progression between PC and mobile, with unified seasons that refresh PvE and PvP content each month or quarter . Season 0 (“Mystery of the Hollows”) offered five-player dungeons and ten-player raid bosses at launch. Ongoing seasons were expected to add new zones, raids, and story arcs .
Progression & Monetization;
Tarisland’s progression feels guided: main questlines, dungeons, arena, and seasonal content form the bulk of gameplay. However, many players criticized slow gameplay pacing and the reliance on a battle pass locked per character rather than account-wide, which increases monetization friction . Pay-to-win concerns emerged as players noted that premium currency could be used to buy top-tier gear or auction house advantages .
Key Features:
Nine Playable Classes: Warrior, Paladin, Mage, Shadow Swordsman, Bard, Priest, Ranger, Barbarian Fighter, and Phantom Necromancer, each with deep skill trees
Tab‑Target Combat with auto‑target and talent customization
Cross‑Platform Progression between mobile & PC
Seasonal PvE and PvP content, including dungeons, raids, and leveled zones
Free trading system (auction house) for player-driven economy
Five‑player Dungeons & Ten‑player Raids unlocked with each season launch
Professions and leisure systems, such as fishing or mounts (like “Mysterious Mount” reminiscent of WoW mounts)
Graphics & Sound:
Visuals are fairly standard for a modern mobile MMORPG. Landscapes, towns, and character models are inspired by Eastern fantasy art — but some players found animations stiff and environments generic . Translation and voice acting (AI-generated) received criticism for low quality in Western releases . Performance issues like FPS drops on high-end rigs and overheating on PC were also reported in early months .
Game Requirements (Mobile & PC):
Android: Version ~7.0+, recommended 4 GB+ RAM, stable CPU (e.g. Snapdragon 845+)
iOS: Modern iPhones/iPads supported via App Store
Windows PC: Commonly run via standalone or client—mid-range systems recommended. Even powerful rigs
reported occasional FPS drops or stuttering
Stable internet required for live events, raids, dungeons, and open world syncing.
Latest Updates (with Date):
Launch: June 21, 2024 — Season 0 “Mystery of the Hollows” begins, global release on mobile & PC, nine classes, initial dungeons and raids .
Season 1 – Early October 2024 — Introduced Blight Dragon Elegy, new icy zones, additional dungeons and raid content .
Fall 2024 (Steam Launch October 23, 2024) — PC release on Steam, though it reportedly flopped due to poor retention and lackluster optimization .
No major updates post‑late 2024 — Reddit thread from February 2025 indicates lack of new seasons or development, suggesting minimal or halted updates .
No confirmed patch notes or seasonal content listed after early 2025, and community sentiment suggests the game is in decline.
Future Outlook:
Sadly, the future of Tarisland looks uncertain. Community posts from February 2025 reflect a bleak picture—no new seasons, negligible developer communication, and player base dwindling . According to multiple Reddit users: “Dead and gone”, and “the company buried the game” . No roadmap or support update has been released post early 2025. Unless Tencent revives development, Tarisland is likely to fade away.
Conclusion:
Tarisland launched with the promise of delivering a classic MMORPG experience on modern devices, wielding cross-platform play, varied classes, and seasonal raids. While it succeeded in technical scope, many players consider the execution uninspired and monetization aggressive. Poor localization, unremarkable quests, repetitious progression, and performance flaws contributed to its downfall.
Despite ambitious beginnings, Tarisland’s decline by early 2025—with no new seasons or updates—indicates that it may not survive long-term unless developer support returns.
If you’re exploring mobile MMORPGs, Tarisland might be worth sampling—but manage your expectations. It offered a fleeting echo of WoW-style gameplay, but failed to sustain engagement or evolve in meaningful ways.