Medieval Open-World MMORPG Is Making a Comeback 3 Years After Shutting Down

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It’s become fairly common for online games to be discontinued – maintaining servers and providing regular updates is expensive. Usually, once a game shuts down, it’s permanent. However, sometimes a popular game gets a second chance. That’s what happened with Gloria Victis, a realistic medieval open-world MMORPG that closed in 2023, shortly after its official release.

Gloria Victis first became available in Early Access in 2016, aiming to provide players with a realistic, open-world experience in a low-fantasy setting. Often described as a blend of Mount & Blade and Planetside 2, the MMORPG gained a solid following during its Early Access period. However, it unexpectedly shut down just a few months after its official 1.0 launch, leaving its fans disappointed. Now, publisher gamigo has announced plans to bring Gloria Victis back in a revamped version, offering hope to those who enjoyed the original.

Gloria Victis To Return as Free-to-Play Experience

Although Gloria Victis built a loyal fanbase, it wasn’t able to attract enough players to stay financially viable. This led to the closure of its developer, Black Eye Games, and ultimately, the game itself. After more than ten years – including its time in Early Access – Gloria Victis was discontinued, which disappointed many fans. Fortunately, the game is now being revived by a new publisher, though it will include some updates and modifications.

Gamigo just released a trailer announcing the return of Gloria Victis as a free-to-play game! The trailer description promises to reopen the doors to a medieval world of battle, emphasizing what made Gloria Victis stand out from other MMORPGs as the key reason for bringing it back. The game offers a unique player-versus-player experience focused on skillful territory control and epic sieges. Whether you’re a returning player or completely new to Gloria Victis, the trailer gives a glimpse of what you can expect.

The game’s main features will stay largely the same, but with updates designed to attract new players and keep it popular for years. Since it’s going free-to-play, players are understandably curious about how the game will make money. Gamigo has promised there won’t be a “pay-to-win” system, and that skill will still be the most important factor. The exact details of how this will work are still being finalized for the Gloria Victis relaunch.

As more and more online role-playing games become free to play, this could be great news for this immersive, open-world game. If it attracts both returning players and new ones, it has a good chance of succeeding this time. There’s definitely still a demand for complex, strategic games, especially those that offer a more grounded and realistic fantasy experience.

While we don’t have a firm date for the relaunch of Gloria Victis yet, the game’s Discord server will be back online on March 2nd. This is where players can find the latest news and updates on the game’s progress. You can also add Gloria Victis to your Steam Wishlist now.

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2026-02-27 00:17