On June 18, 2024, Pax Dei enters its Early Access phase. MeinMMO summarizes everything important about the early version of the sandbox MMORPG and the plans the developers from Mainframe Industries have for the coming months.
Since early June, it has been clear that the Early Access phase of Pax Dei on PC will start on June 18, 2024. Since June 4, 2024, interested parties can secure various founder packages to play the Early Access version without restrictions. Prices range from just under 40 to 100 euros. The more expensive versions offer more character slots, building land, and exclusive recipes.
When exactly does the Early Access of Pax Dei start?
Access will be granted on June 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM.
Here you can see the trailer for the start of the Early Access phase of Pax Dei:
What founder packages are available for Pax Dei?
Founder Package Apprentice for 39.99 euros
- Access to the game for the duration of Early Access
- Founder role on Discord
- 1 plot of land
- 2 character slots
- Exclusive guides for founder outfit
Founder Package Craftsman for 59.99 euros
- Access to the game for the duration of Early Access
- Founder role on Discord
- 2 plots of land
- 4 character slots
- Exclusive guides for founder outfit
- Exclusive guides for hunting lodge
Founder Package Master for 99.99 euros
- Access to the game for the duration of Early Access
- Founder role on Discord
- 4 plots of land
- 6 character slots
- Exclusive guides for founder outfit
- Exclusive guides for Lindwurm construction set
Note that the developers have not yet decided on the final monetization model for the live version. What is clear is that they prefer a Buy2Play version. They are also toying with the idea of a monthly subscription. Therefore, purchasing the founder package guarantees full access to the game only during the EA phase.
Founders will not have to buy Pax Dei after leaving the Early Access phase. The acquired character slots and guides will remain permanently in their possession. However, a monthly subscription may be necessary to retain access to the game and the plots of land.
How long will the Early Access of Pax Dei last?
The developers at Mainframe Industries want to keep Pax Dei in Early Access for at least a year, meaning at least until June 2025. Until then, buyers of the founder packages will have complete access to Pax Dei.
The developers emphasize that the EA phase is not a marketing gimmick. You can expect an incomplete version of the MMORPG that still needs refinement across all aspects. During the testing phase, there may be server wipes and resets of progress.
Where can I download Pax Dei?
The Early Access version of Pax Dei is available through Steam. Additionally, you can download the launcher from the official website of the MMORPG:
What are the system requirements?
Minimum system requirements
- GPU: GeForce RTX 2060 (12 GB) / Radeon RX 5700 XT
- VRAM: 8 GB
- CPU: Intel i5-7600K or equivalent AMD
- RAM: 16 GB RAM
- Storage space: 80 GB SSD
- OS: Windows 10
Recommended system requirements
- GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 / Radeon RX 6600 XT
- VRAM: 8 GB
- CPU: Ryzen 7 3700X or equivalent Intel
- RAM: 16 GB RAM
- Storage space: 80 GB NVMe SSD
- OS: Windows 10
How extensive is the Early Access?
Based on the scope of the last alpha testing phase, you can expect numerous expansive regions with plenty of building space, special locations, hidden dungeons, and useful resources. These starting regions form a kind of ring around the open PvP areas of the game.
With the available recipes and resources, you can build massive fortifications, individual huts, quaint villages, or convenient material storage facilities. Anyone wanting to see, unlock, and experience everything will likely be busy for weeks.
What does the roadmap for Pax Dei look like?
In our discussion, the developers of Pax Dei already confirmed that the to-do list has only grown longer since the last alpha testing phase. Specifically, the combat system could still use a lot of love. The specific list of planned improvements can be found below:
Here are the main improvements you can expect:
- Improved onboarding with adjusted balance and optimized progression system.
- Expanded crafting with new building elements.
- Comprehensive improvements and expansions of the combat system.
- More weapons, armor, enemies, and spells.
- Indirect storytelling to gradually reveal the history and backgrounds of the game world.
- Expansion of social features and clans to enhance the interaction between players.
- Introduction of a marketplace and the currency gold to support trading between players.
What type of MMORPG is Pax Dei?
In our preview report from the alpha testing phase in April, we already described how Pax Dei feels like a survival game without survival elements in the first hours. The developers also emphasize on the official website that Pax Dei is not a theme park MMO, nor a medieval simulator, nor a survival game (via Mainframe Industries).
Instead, you can expect a social sandbox MMO with a strong focus on resource gathering, building items and structures, and trading goods. Entire villages, cities, and fortresses can emerge from individual plots of land.
Additionally, there are dungeons that groups with tanks, healers, and damage dealers can explore, as well as areas where PvP will be enabled around the clock. It’s up to you to decide which aspect of the game you want to focus on personally.
