Brighter Shores is the newest point-and-click MMORPG from the mind of Runescape creator, Andrew Gower. While fans of its predecessor will find many similarities, Brighter Shores sets itself apart with its episodic content structure, allowing players to unlock new professions as they level up and progress through the game.
One similarity between Brighter Shores and Runescape is the presence of a paid membership, called the Premium Pass in Brighter Shores. Purchasing the Premium Pass grants players a variety of benefits, including some that will continue to be added to the game as it continues development throughout its early access period and beyond. Learn all about the benefits of the Premium Pass below.
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Premium Pass Benefits In Brighter Shores
The main benefit of purchasing a Brighter Shores Premium Pass is access to all content after Episode 2. While free-to-play players will be able to access all of Hopeport and Hopeforest in Episodes 1 and 2, along with all the professions associated with them, the Mine of Mantuban and Crenopolis can only be accessed in Episodes 3 and 4 by purchasing a Premium Pass. The professions in Episodes 3 and 4 include:
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Episode |
Profession |
Description |
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Episode 3 |
Minefighter |
The combat profession for Episode 3. |
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Miner |
Gathers various types of stones and metal ores used by Stonemasons and Blacksmiths. |
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Bonewright |
Crafts Guardian weapons from different types of bones obtained by Gatherers. |
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Stonemason |
Crafts Hammermage weapons from different types of stones obtained by Miners. |
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Blacksmith |
Crafts Cryoknight weapons from different types of ores obtained by Miners. |
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Episode 4 |
Watchperson |
The combat profession for Episode 4. |
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Detective |
Prevents and solves crimes around the city of Crenopolis. |
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Leatherworker |
Processes purchased hides into different types of leather. |
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Merchant |
Fulfills bounties offered by the Merchant Guild by buying and selling items around the city of Crenopolis. |
Additionally, players who purchase a Premium Pass have the option to change their name to a unique one. While free-to-play characters’ names automatically include a numerical suffix, unique names omit the suffix entirely, identifying the character as the “true” holder of that name (e.g: Character Name vs. Character Name#4).
Players will have the opportunity to select their new unique name immediately upon purchasing a premium pass, and they can change their name additional times by speaking to Eric Inkwell in Crenopolis.
Unreleased Premium Pass Benefits
While originally planned for the launch of early access, player-to-player trading is currently still in development. However, when it is eventually released, this feature will be exclusive to Premium Pass-holders, requiring players to purchase a pass if they want to buy and sell goods to other players.
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Additionally, future content updates will be locked behind the Premium Pass, including the planned Episode 5, which takes place in Stonemaw Hills and introduces at least four new professions, including the Shieldbearer, Armorer, and Builder.
How Much Does The Brighter Shores Premium Pass Cost?
The Premium Pass currently offers several options when being purchased, allowing players to select a duration that makes the most sense for them. They include a recurring 30-day subscription, a one-time 90-day pass, and a one-time 365-day pass. While the price of the Premium Pass may fluctuate as the game introduces new content, purchasing a subscription will lock in the monthly price at the price when the subscription first began.
The full list of Premium Pass prices can be seen below:
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Duration |
USD |
CAD |
EUR |
GBP |
AUD |
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30-day Subscription |
$5.99 |
$7.79 |
€5.99 |
£4.99 |
$8.79 |
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90-day Pass |
$23.99 |
$30.99 |
€23.99 |
£19.99 |
$34.99 |
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365-day Pass |
$74.99 |
$97.99 |
€74.99 |
£62.99 |
$104.99 |
Based on the current prices, the best deal currently is the 30-day subscription. Purchasing a 90-day pass for $23.99 equates to $7.99 per month, while purchasing a 365-day pass for $74.99 equates to $6.16 per month, which are both more expensive than the $5.99 30-day subscription.
- Early Access Release
- November 6, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Fen Research Limited