On Steam, you can currently test the MMORPG Gloria Victis for free. It is a sandbox game set in the medieval period, focusing on the conquest of fortresses. It is still in Early Access.
What kind of game is this? Gloria Victis is an indie MMORPG that focuses on realism, PvP, and fortress battles. In the game, you enjoy many freedoms but are not guided as much as in theme park games.
- The MMORPG does not have classes. You progress through a skill system, with no “active skills”.
- There is no magic. The focus is on realistic battles.
- You manage massive castles that can be besieged and captured by other players.
- PvP is generally possible throughout the world.
- Gloria Victis uses an action combat system reminiscent of For Honor.
- There are PvE content like quests and raids, but the focus is on PvP.
- Crafting and the player-driven economy play an important role.
- There is a shop with cosmetic content.
Since 2016, Gloria Victis has been in Early Access on Steam, priced at €19.99. There is currently no release date.
What is the free trial all about? Until November 15, you can participate in an event where Gloria Victis is completely free to play. You can try all the content of the MMORPG and play as much as you want.
A first look at Gloria Victis is provided by this video from YouTuber Black Tune:
Gloria Victis is considered an MMORPG with a lot of potential that it cannot fully realize
How is Gloria Victis received? On Steam, the game has a 70% positive rating from 4,764 reviews. In the last 30 days, it has also been rated 70% positively.
In October, an average of 311 players played Gloria Victis, with a peak of 522 online at the same time.
What is praised about the MMORPG? Many see great potential in the combat system, free builds, and the battles.
Especially when many players fight in a massive battle for a fortress, the MMORPG is said to stand out positively. The battles are also said to place great importance on skill.
There is also praise for the loot system, which is said to feel very rewarding, and the fact that there is no pay-to-win. Additionally, there are weekly updates and regular insights into the ideas and concepts of the developers.
What is criticized? Criticism is primarily directed at the fact that Gloria Victis is said to have a lot of potential that is not being realized.
The skills are said to often display incorrect numbers, the combat system is said to have several bugs, and the textures are often very blurry.
There is also criticism that one cannot play alone because one constantly encounters larger enemy groups. The various nations that are fighting are also said to be unbalanced. Finally, there are complaints about a toxic community, as is often the case in PvP games.
Who is this MMORPG interesting for? Gloria Victis is aimed primarily at PvP and medieval fans who also do not place a strong emphasis on graphics. The MMORPG clearly shows that it is developed by a small team.
Additionally, you should be able to cope with open-world PvP, as this is a crucial aspect of the game and happens everywhere, except in some safe zones. Upon death, you lose your inventory, although it is said to take a long time for enemies to loot your items, so they are often left behind until you respawn. A certain tolerance for frustration is still important.
Gloria Victis is also not a classic theme park MMORPG. If you enjoy following quests and experiencing a story, you should rely on one of the MMORPGs we have presented to you here:
