Is Echoes of the Lost Realm's combat fixable before fall release?

[Mason16]

I just watched the latest gameplay deep dive for the upcoming RPG "Echoes of the Lost Realm," and I'm cautiously optimistic but have some concerns. The open world looks stunning, and the faction system seems deep, but the combat in the footage appeared a bit clunky and slow-paced. The developers mentioned a "living world" that changes based on player choices, which sounds ambitious but also like a potential bug factory at launch. What are everyone's thoughts based on this new info? Do you think the developers can polish the combat in time for the fall release, or does this look like a game that might benefit from waiting for a few post-launch patches? I'm also curious about pre-order bonuses—are they worth it, or is it smarter to wait for reviews?

[Justin.M]

Visuals look spectacular; the combat clip came off a bit stiff, like it’s still in early build. I’d expect pacing and timing to tighten up with patches.

[Olivia.T]

The living world concept is ambitious, but it raises the risk of launch-day bugs. I’d watch a few hands-on previews and patch notes before pulling the trigger on a pre-order.

[Alexander91]

If performance is important to you, wait for real-world benchmarks across PC and consoles. Open‑world games often get rapid patches to fix frame drops and clunkiness, sometimes within the first week.

[Ava68]

Pre-order bonuses are a mixed bag. If you’re genuinely excited about the extras, go for it; otherwise, wait for reviews and compare value across retailers.

[Ryan.J]

What would actually convince you to buy—fluid combat, stable 60fps, meaningful world changes, or a specific feature like co-op or crafting? It helps to list your must-haves.

[MatthewT]

Plan a wait-and-see approach: set a date to re-evaluate after early previews, save your purchase, and buy on sale or after a patch if you’re still interested. Also keep an eye on refunds if your store offers them for launch months.