The new MMORPG Dreadmyst launched over the weekend on Steam and achieved a surprising success. Only the technology is not functioning as it should so far.
What kind of MMORPG is this? Dreadmyst is a new tab-target MMORPG that is played from an isometric perspective. In the game, there are four classes: the Paladin, the Mage, the Ranger, and the Cleric, which you can develop into a unique character using a deep build-making system.
Typically, you play this MMORPG in an old-school style best in a group with up to three other players, to have a tank, a healer, and two damage dealers who can progress through the quests together.
Dreadmyst also features a PvP mode. This allows players to showcase their skills in an arena. The release of the new MMORPG was successful, but the technology became a problem.
Here you can watch the trailer for Dreadmyst:
Surprising success despite warnings
How did the launch go? The launch of Dreadmyst was a typical MMORPG launch – it did not go as smoothly as planned. Just an hour before the release, the server for account creation was down, which meant that new users could no longer register.
This was quickly resolved by the developers, but it caused the first negative reviews on Steam. Server crashes and small rollbacks occurred frequently, which frustrated players despite the solo developer’s efforts.
Numerically, the release weekend was a great success. While some voices from the community warned against the solo developer before the release, Dreadmyst, although graphically quite simple, impressed with its gameplay.
According to SteamDB, the indie MMORPG reached a peak player count of 7904. An impressive achievement for a project with only one developer. However, due to technical difficulties, the MMORPG only has 72% positive ratings on Steam.
What’s next for Dreadmyst? The solo developer is currently working full-time to keep the technology of his MMORPG running smoothly. The announcement channel on Discord states that the highest priority is currently to eliminate the server crashes and related rollbacks.
Currently, the MMORPG has only one server, and another server is only planned once the current issues are resolved. Also, a queue is currently missing, which requires players to repeatedly try their luck to get onto the server.
That despite the warnings, some players achieve the first MMORPG success of 2026 with Dreadmyst was perhaps unexpected by most players. Maybe the criticism also contributed to making the MMORPG known. After all, Dreadmyst is available for everyone to try out for free. Another MMORPG, however, has already failed in 2026: First MMORPG of 2026 fails spectacularly, player says: “The worst MMO in 20 years”
