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.
Spawn World
Sandbox MMORPG · Pandora Toolbox
A sandbox MMORPG from Pandora Toolbox, listed on Steam as coming soon to Early Access. Steam copy emphasises player-defined roles, open-world full-loot PvP, settlements, and a player-driven economy.
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
BitCraft Online
Sandbox MMORPG · Clockwork Labs
A single-world sandbox MMORPG from Clockwork Labs with deep crafting, settlement building, and a persistent shared economy. In Early Access since June 2025; 100,000 copies sold.
Optional Pvp
Sandbox Pve
Action Combat
No Player Loot
SEED
Society Simulator MMO · Klang Games
A persistent society simulator MMO from Klang Games where every character is player-owned and the world runs continuously. Early Access launches July 21, 2026.
Sandbox Pve
Full Player Economy
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
Chrono Odyssey
Action MMORPG · Chrono Studio (NPIXEL)
A visually ambitious action MMORPG from Chrono Studio, published by Kakao Games. Originally targeting 2025, now pushed to Q1 2027 after mixed beta feedback drove extensive reworks.
Optional Pvp
Raid Focused
Action Combat
No Player Loot
Monsters & Memories
Classic MMORPG · Niche Worlds Cult
A subscription-based indie MMORPG deliberately built in the EverQuest era mould: slow progression, group reliance, dangerous zones, no hand-holding. Early Access launches October 1, 2026.
Realm Vs Realm
Group Focused
Tab Target
No Player Loot
Camelot Unchained
RvR MMORPG · Unchained Entertainment
A realm-versus-realm MMORPG Kickstarted in 2013 and aimed at Dark Age of Camelot veterans. Steam Early Access launched June 2, 2026 to mostly negative reviews and a near-empty world. December 2026 full release remains the stated target.
Realm Vs Realm
Group Focused
Tab Target
No Player Loot