We are excited to announce that Brighter Shores will get its own dedicated section here on Icy Veins in the near future!
The game is a point-and-click RPG from award-winning MMORPG and Runescape creator Andrew Gower, and offers a world full of magic, professions, and adventure. Moreover, Brighter Shores is also Free-to-play, but players who are interested can get an optional premium subscription.
Early Access
Brighter Shores has just launched into Early Access today, promising hundreds of hours of exploration, skill progression, and interesting quests. If you are ready to explore this new world, you can immediately jump in by heading to the official Brighter Shores Steam page and downloading the game!
Early Game Tips
Talking about hours of gameplay, we have compiled a few important Early Game Tips and Tricks for you:
- Start in Hope Port
- Begin by exploring and unlocking locations, with the intention to reach Level 15 in the “Guard” profession to get a bow and progress the main story. Reaching a total level of 60 in Hope Port is the main early goal, which will unlock important game content.
- Main Story and Progression
- Focus on the main story episodes first to unlock new areas and experience the core content. Leveling all skills to 10-15 early on helps avoid getting blocked by level requirements later.
- Professions and XP
- Professions are balanced across activities; there is no single “best” way to gain XP. Pick professions you enjoy; leveling multiple to around 10-15 will set you up for later quests.
- Social Features
- Update privacy settings (include your date of birth) to unlock social features like names, chat, and friend options. Otherwise, the social aspect will be limited.
- Gathering and Exploration
- Pro tip: Control + S reveals the map and helps you mark key locations. For easy resource gathering, head to East Beach for level 0 flounder and kelp to quickly level fishing and foraging.
- Early Crafting and Economy
- Start Alchemy by reaching Level 2 to craft potions with resources like kelp. Cooking can also be profitable early on. Make “Basic Sandwiches” from vendor ingredients to level up and sell for profit.
- Free-to-Play vs. Membership
- No need to rush premium membership. Perks like name changes and cosmetic options are useful but not necessary for early progression.
- Quick Travel
- With no cooldowns on teleports, you can easily navigate the map as you unlock locations!
For more tips and insights regarding the early game, check out Graphic‘s Brighter Shores guide video below:
Minimum System Requirements
Since the game’s minimum system requirements are fairly modest, most players should have no trouble jumping in and exploring everything Brighter Shores has to offer.
Minimum System Requirements:
OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: Intel i3 or AMD equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 11 capable graphics with at least 2GB VRAM
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband internet connection
Storage: 2 GB available space
Additional Notes: Internet connection required to play
No matter if you are more interested in following the main story quests, or want to learn about leveling unique professions, we aim to create plenty of guides that will help you with early game tips, leveling strategies, endgame, and more. So get ready to explore everything Brighter Shores has to offer and happy adventuring!