In a disappointing MMORPG year 2025, Crystal of Atlan is so far the best newcomer to the genre. Those who haven’t tried the action RPG on the already available platforms can soon catch up on Steam.
When is the game coming to Steam? The developers of Crystal of Atlan have announced that the action MMORPG will be released on Steam on October 30, 2025. Before that, starting October 13, there will be a playable demo as part of the upcoming Steam Next Fest. The event runs on Steam until October 20.
Alternatively, you can also play Crystal of Atlan in the final version through the in-house PC launcher, on PlayStation 5, or on your mobile devices. The launch of the Free2Play MMORPG was on May 28, 2025.
Dynamic action like in Devil May Cry
What do I need to know about Crystal of Atlan? The “Magicpunk MMO Action RPG” relies on a colorful anime style, action-packed battles with air combos like in Devil May Cry, and a fast leveling phase that brings you into the endgame after a relatively short time. There, you can expect dungeon and raid challenges as well as PvP arenas.
On PlayStation 5, the current 6,455 ratings average a score of 3.19 out of 5. In the Google Store, Crystal of Atlan earns a 4.6 out of 5 after over 35,000 reviews (with over 1 million downloads).
The differing ratings show again that mobile peculiarities, like limited access to content on platforms like PC and console, are not well received. Nevertheless, Crystal of Atlan managed to earn the best position in our ranking of new MMORPGs from 2025.
What else is happening with the MMORPG? With the latest update, Crystal of Atlan has received the new assassin class, which plunges into battle from the shadows with dual blades. This debut is accompanied by several events that help you prepare the new character for the endgame.
What else has happened with the patch on September 17, you can find out in the official German patch notes on nvsgames.com. On the official website, you can also find a roadmap for the coming months, promising new features like the third class branch for the puppeteer or the coconut spring island as new content.
The release of Crystal of Atlan has already generated some hype beforehand. Many genre fans preregistered for the MMORPG. The comparison to another online hit from Asia certainly helped: More than 8 million players are waiting for a new action MMO, coming soon and reminiscent of Genshin Impact
