AFK Journey

Farlight's idle RPG successor, with tactical six-slot battles and a painterly world.

27 Mar 2024 · Free to play

About AFK Journey

Welcome to the enchanted land of Esperia! Play as the legendary mage Merlin and explore a beautifully illustrated storybook world. Outsmart your foes in strategic card battles and uncover the secrets of this world alongside other heroes. 1,000 Recruits | Claim Launch Heroes Log in and claim all launch heroes! Begin your journey with your dream formation! Play Smart | Adapt Formations for Different Strategies Power isn't everything! It's possible to defeat stronger opponents with your wit and strategy! Deploy heroes from six classes, position them strategically, and time their ultimates to overcome your enemies! Use faction buffs, terrain, and battle mechanics to your advantage! Shared Levels | Deploy New Heroes Immediately Equipment and levels are shared across heroes. No more grinding! Feel free to try out different formations at zero cost! 100 Heroes | Original and Unique Designs Meet 100 heroes from seven factions! Witness the Lightbearers, who carry the pride of humanity. Watch the Wilders flourish at the heart of their forest. Observe how the Maulers survive against all odds through sheer strength. The Graveborn legions are amassing, and the eternal clash between the Celestials and the Hypogeans rages on. And then there are the Dimensional heroes, visiting from distant worlds. Discover their skills and captivating backstories.

• Six-slot tactical formations
• Idle progression and offline rewards
• Gacha hero collection
• Story chapters and exploration
• Guild and arena modes
• Family Sharing

Storyline

AFK Journey is set in Esperia, a continent full of magic. Long ago, the seed of life drifted from the stars and took root, giving birth to a land of wonder. However, as gods fell during a chaotic war, six great factions (Lightbearers, Wilders, Maulers, Graveborns, Celestials and Hypogeans) emerged, each vying for power and dominance. The players assume the role of Merlin, a legendary mage who has temporarily lost their memories, who will uncover Esperia's secrets by guiding a band of heroes on a quest to pull "the sword from the stone".

Gameplay

AFK Journey retains the idle mechanics from AFK Arena, allowing players to earn resources over time depending on their current AFK progress level, which is increased by completing battle stages. The hero and equipment levels are both shared across the entire roster. The combat unfolds automatically on a tile board, where the heroes are strategically positioned before the start. With six distinct classes — Tank, Warrior, Marksman, Mage, Rogue, and Support — each hero brings different skills and abilities. The players can manually cast each hero's Ultimate ability, slowing down the action until the move is made, or can be set to automatic. During battles, the players can utilize environmental mechanisms like flamethrowers and landmines, as well as the terrain itself, to gain a tactical edge over the enemies. All heroes can be strengthened either by increasing their resonance or by ascending them to higher tiers, such as Supreme+ or Paragon. Depending on the ascension requirements of their number of copies, heroes can be A-level or S-level. They are obtained through a gacha system, which utilizes in-game currencies. These currencies can be earned by participating in events or purchased directly within the game. AFK Journey features an open world with several regions to explore. Various puzzles scattered across the map give rewards upon completion, while teleportation points allow for fast travel. In addition to main and side quests, the game has several separate modes, including: Dream Realm (daily boss challenges with varying difficulty levels), Arena (PvP battles against other players to climb the ranks), Supreme Arena (A ranked PvP system that consist of three battles for each player.), Legend Trial: (ascending a tower using heroes from a specific faction, with difficulty increasing on each floor), Honor Duel (PvP mode with a randomized artifact and initial formation), Arcane Labyrinth (roguelike mode with the goal of clearing the stages) and Battle Drills (following a route along with guild members to defeat the final boss). The players can also form or join guilds, collaborating with others to tackle guild events. A new season in AFK Journey begins every four…