Project CERIS is an upcoming mobile game that promises not to be just another gacha game. An open beta is expected within 2020, so you might want to keep an eye out. It will also be available on PC via Steam, with iOS and Mac support to be included at the end of the open beta phase.
The variety of units will have their rarities, but “units themselves will all be balanced ignoring rarity, and drop rates will be extremely lenient”. The game itself will be completely gameplay and story oriented. According to the FAQ:
- The campaign will initially be PvE based off of our lore’s chapters, which will continuously be expanded on by our lore & story writing team. We plan to shift the campaign into PvPvE, where player actions and interactions can influence the unfolding story of the game.
- The PvP will consist of ranked and unranked modes, and both of these modes will use the same MatchMaking Rating (MMR) of the player’s account. The game will receive monthly and seasonal patches to keep the gameplay balanced and fresh.
Japanese, Korean, Chinese, English, and Spanish will be available as language options in all regions during the Open Beta, while Regional servers will be launched where necessary. Check out the Project Ceris website and see if it piques your interest as something akin to Kantai Collection or Azur Lane!