July 24, 2025 – CipSoft’s upcoming game, the zombie MMORPG Persist Online, is getting a new skill system. Starting with the next playtest, this will give players even more options for developing characters according to their own preferences. As before, points are earned by performing actions belonging to one of the game’s 25 skill trees, such as firing a shotgun or cutting down a tree. However, players can now invest these points much more freely into various passive and active skills.

Alongside further details and numerous examples, the 14-member team has revealed in a blog post published on the MMORPG’s website today initial information about weapon adjustments that have become necessary due to the new skill system. For example, all machine guns now penetrate up to three enemies by default. All the new features can be tried out at the next playtest in August. Simply register with an email address at www.persist.online for the chance to participate.

You can already add the MMORPG to your Steam wishlist. As of today, Persist Online is also part of “Games Forged in Germany”. This week-long event on Steam showcases the variety of German games, and Persist Online will soon be featuring a new variety of characters.

The full press release is available in the press section of the CipSoft homepage.