Throne and Liberty (PC, PS5, XBox) is the latest action MMORPG on Steam, released by Amazon. The free expansion “Wilds of Talandre” was launched on March 7, revitalizing the struggling MMORPG, but the reviews remain mixed.
This is how player numbers for Throne and Liberty are evolving on Steam: The MMORPG from NCSoft, which Amazon released in the West with a delay of about three-quarters of a year after its launch in South Korea, managed to gather over 330,000 simultaneous players on Steam at its release in October 2024.
However, in the months that followed, player numbers fell to a maximum of only 40,000 simultaneous players. In the days leading up to the release of the expansion, Throne and Liberty had dropped to about 25,000 concurrent players.
The expansion has now brought about a recovery in player numbers for the first time after 4 red months. Upon its release on March 7, player numbers on Steam rose to nearly 50,000.
Throne and Liberty divides gamers’ opinions on Steam
How is the expansion being received? The recent reviews on Steam of Throne and Liberty are still rather moderate: With 63% positive reviews, the online role-playing game is rated as “Mixed”.
In current reviews from March 8, there is still criticism of the combat system and the “Pay2Win” aspect of the Korean game.
In a German review from a player who has spent 60 hours in the MMORPG, it states: Throne and Liberty is not worth it unless you have massive money to reinvest. The combat system is “low”, and the player finds the mechanics in instances to be buggy.
In a positive review from a player with 40 hours, it says:
Throne and Liberty is on the rise. With the new expansion, it positions itself as the best free-to-play MMO we’ve ever been able to play.
The MMORPG may not be perfect, but it looks stunning and compared to paid games, the combat system is fantastic.
Combat and movement system is a point of contention from day one
This is how the expansion is viewed: As MassivelyOp reports, the expansion, like the main game, divides the player base. The site, however, emphasizes the negative aspects of the expansion:
- The solo dungeons are perceived as too difficult, especially compared to the rewards they offer
- The new milestone system has also faced criticism, as it adds another layer of complexity to an already bloated game and is only intended for hardcore players
- There are also issues with performance and detail changes
While many enjoy the graphics, the combat system remains a point of contention: Some find it successful and like the gameplay. For others, it just doesn’t work. This point of conflict has been present since the early days of Throne and Liberty and does not change with the expansion: Throne and Liberty: Wilds of Talandre is massive! Everything important about the great expansion of the MMORPG
