With Endless Conquest, the Free2Play version of the cult MMORPG Dark Age of Camelot (DAoC) has launched. With some limitations, you can now dive into the mass battles for free. But is it still worth it?
What is Endless Conquest? The Free2Play version of Dark Age of Camelot allows you to enter the MMORPG for free. Until now, playing was only possible through a subscription. Now you download the game, create an account, and just join – without having to pay anything.
Free2Play with Limitations
What does the Free2Play version offer? You can level up to level 50, which is the current maximum level in the MMORPG. Furthermore, you can participate regularly like everyone else in the Realm-vs-Realm battles. To do this, you join one of three factions:
- Albion, which is themed around the old England of the Arthurian legend
- Hibernia, based on Irish mythology
- Midgard, a realm built around Scandinavian mythology
You will also explore the entire land, complete dungeons, and join guilds.
What can you not do in the free version? There are some limitations that can only be lifted by completing a subscription. These include:
- The choice of race and class is restricted
- You cannot acquire your own house
- It is not possible to train Champion Level Abilities
- You can only allocate up to 60 Realm Skill Points to Realm Abilities
- You do not receive EXP bonuses
- There are restrictions on communication and guild management
Do the mass battles still bring fun today?
What is Dark Age of Camelot anyway? The MMORPG was released in 2001 and focuses on PvP battles between three factions. PvE takes a back seat here and basically serves only to level up the character quickly.
In guilds, you participate in mass battles and lay siege to castles. These battles are what DAoC fans still love today. DAoC was one of the most successful MMORPGs before WoW. Moreover, it is the quasi-predecessor of the PvP MMORPG Camelot Unchained, which is currently still under development.
Is DAoC worth it today? The MMORPG has become visually quite outdated. After all, it is even older than World of Warcraft. Nevertheless, it offers one of the most exciting PvP experiences in the genre. Especially the combat between three factions makes the battles so interesting. The game has a not too large but solid player base.
Moreover, several veterans have already announced that they want to return to the MMORPG with the Free2Play version. So you should always find enough players.
If you are not deterred by the graphics and love PvP, you should check out Dark Age of Camelot – after all, it is now free.
How to get involved? It is easy to join.
- Visit the DAoC website
- Click the “Download & Play Now” button there
- Download the client and install the game
- Create an account
- Launch DAoC, log in to your account, and start playing
