Working your way up from the clumsy farmer to the noble knight was likely a dream that many people held hundreds of years ago. In the new MMORPG Past Fate, you can replay it today on Steam.
What kind of MMORPG is this? With Past Fate, a new Kickstarter MMORPG enters the scene, which at first does not sound extraordinary in terms of setting: medieval, knights, castles, and of course various monsters that also appear in typical medieval fantasy adventures.
However, the new MMORPG consciously opts for a simplified version that primarily rewards exploration, thereby clearly placing itself in the old-school MMORPG category. The trailer already makes it clear: it will not be colorful and loud here:
Old School, but 2026
What makes this MMORPG stand out? Past Fate aims to appeal primarily to those in 2026 who are tired of the effect-laden MMOs like Blue Protocol: Star Resonance or the dopamine roller coasters like Where Winds Meet.
Past Fate feels almost like the exact opposite. There is an open world where players first learn the basics before diving into the familiar grind. Even the developer’s gameplay introduction on YouTube showcases typical quests such as “Defeat 8 living dead.” The quest design remains consistent throughout the game.
The MMORPG deliberately does without a minimap and only displays a compass with quest markers for orientation. The developer also reveals in the video that treasures have been hidden all over the world that players can find when they explore off the beaten paths.
Instead of a rigid class system, the new MMORPG employs a skill system based on the weapons. A warrior becomes a necromancer as soon as the weapon is swapped. The appropriate equipment is, however, crucial.
What can be seen in the endgame? The idea of rising from a farmer to a noble knight reflects the journey from the beginning of the game to the endgame. Once there, Past Fate offers a theme park with dungeons for up to five players and raids that can involve up to 25 players.
World bosses also spawn across the world, differing in difficulty and requiring up to 25 players to defeat.
When does Past Fate launch? Past Fate will enter Early Access on Steam on January 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The title will be Buy2Play and cost €20 during the pre-release phase on Steam. The MMORPG was funded through Kickstarter and welcomes player feedback for its development.
According to the trailers, Past Fate is still early in development and is expected to go live in its first truly playable version at the Early Access launch. Nevertheless, the medieval setting and old-school character could make the MMORPG special. How well the MMORPG is already will be revealed after its release. In the meantime, another MMORPG has launched with significant hype and aims to regain it: Anime MMORPG on Steam lost 97% of players in just 3 months, now aims to shine again with a new season
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