https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/torchlight-developer-echtra-games-acquired-by-zynga

I'm sure not many people know of Echtra Games, it was founded 5 years ago by Max Schaefer who co-founded Blizzard North and worked on Diablo, he also founded Runic Games which developed Torchlight 1 & 2.

Echtra's only game is Torchlight 3.

Farmville The RPG?

Could this turn out to be anything other than a free to play, pay to win game?

like stardew valley?
farmville was one of the mobile games which is actually enjoyable that is a rare breed

That Torchlight 3 was my biggest gaming disappointment of 2020

hmm why? whats wrong with it?

Its alright but there are much more enjoyable mobile games.

like? ive tried out some and most of them are garbage or pay to wins

Agreed. Same here.

This is the kind of shit that happens when you pander to the common lowest denominator for mobile/console/PC.

Quite true, but if you play the older mobile games, they're awesome. N.O.V.A. is a fine example. Its been pulled from all stores, but it was amazing.