Amazon’s new free MMORPG reaches an impressive Steam peak in Early Access for $40

throne and FreedomA game that has been in development at NCSoft since the Stone Age (2011) is finally available in Early Access on Steam. Although the title has been brewing behind the scenes for a long time, it has captivated a huge audience even before its full release, at a time when you still have to pay to play the game. Apparently, the cost of launching the game ahead of its free-to-play release wasn’t a deterrent for many, as the game’s maximum player count is already reaching massive new highs.

Throne and Liberty is a game that has been lurking under the surface for a very, very long time, especially for those who follow the MMORPG space consistently. Games with a development cycle of over a decade don’t often launch with as much fanfare as Throne and Liberty.

The MMO launched Early Access on Thursday, September 26th and skyrocketed on the Steam player count charts. According to SteamDB, the game’s highest player count reached a whopping 53,884 that same Thursday.

To put that player count in perspective, when Throne and Liberty fully releases on Tuesday, October 1st, it will be a completely free Steam game. The players currently blowing up the Steam charts are those who have opted to purchase the $40 Early Access package, which is completely optional and merely represents the entry level, as some go even higher amounts paid, which makes the number all the more impressive.

The game has been such a success so far that the developers of Throne and Liberty announced on Saturday, September 28th that the server occupancy cap for American players would be increased to allow even more players to get in and play.

While it’s still early days and it’s always hard to say whether an MMORPG will last, there are many signs pointing to Throne and Liberty suggesting it could be a new mainstay in the genre.

If you’re interested in fortifying yourself before you get started, our guide to all the latest Throne and Liberty codes will help you get something for free, and our best Throne and Liberty weapons guide will give you a head start on mastering the MMO meta.

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