The directory
Worlds in waiting
A living, crowd-sourced catalogue of upcoming online worlds. Each profile is maintained by contributors and grows as we learn more.
Ashes of Creation
Sandbox MMORPG · Intrepid Studios
The Kickstarter-era sandbox MMORPG from Intrepid Studios — entered Steam Early Access in late 2025, then shut down within weeks amid mass layoffs, unpaid staff, and ongoing litigation over studio finances.
Open World Pvp
Group Focused
Tab Target
Partial Loot
Stars Reach
Sandbox MMORPG · Playable Worlds
A science-fantasy sandbox MMORPG from Raph Koster and Playable Worlds, entering Steam Early Access in summer 2026. Players explore, terraform, and settle a classless, persistent galaxy.
Open World Pvp
Sandbox Pve
Action Combat
Partial Loot
EVE Frontier
Sci-Fi Survival MMO · CCP Games
A hardcore space survival MMO from CCP Games building on the EVE lineage: player-driven economies, seasonal Cycles, and deep integration with the Sui blockchain.
Open World Pvp
Survival Pve
Action Combat
Inventory Loot
ArcheAge Chronicles
Action MMORPG · XL Games
The spiritual successor to ArcheAge, developed by XL Games and published by Kakao Games. Targeting a Q4 2026 global release on PC and consoles.
Open World Pvp
Group Focused
Action Combat
Partial Loot