Take a gander at Wild West Online’s first gameplay footage

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Wild West Online‘s core concept is exciting. The open-world, cowboy themed MMO promises gunfights, bounties, and memorable nights at the saloon.

Up until recently, I wasn’t too sure how Wild West Online would work. The idea of an MMO in a persistent Western setting sounded enticing, but it lives and dies by the amount of content available to players. The first gameplay video for the upcoming game is a small taste of what to expect, but it’s more than enough to pique my interest.

Based off the video, it seems like Wild West Online is a bit more systems-driven than I initially thought. While the bulk of the video focuses on a hunt for some bandits, some additional mechanics stand out from just shooting and looting. Players can steal items in-game, for example, but getting caught may lead to a negative reputation change. If you get too unpopular, there’s a chance that your avatar gets included on the Most Wanted list, which allows would-be bounty hunters to hunt you down. There’s plenty of potential in that setup alone, but that’s just a slice of what developer 612 Games are promising.

Even in an early state, Wild West Online has plenty going for it. I’m keen to see how it all comes together for a full release.