Kurland Games officially launched its new PC MMO, Warborne: Above Ashes (hereinafter Warborne), on September 19.

Warborne focuses on 24/7 real-time, hardcore PvP combat. The title previously turned heads by cracking the top 10 in the Steam Next Fest, dominating both MMO and war game charts in the process. Its primary features include a 'free-form' combat experience that ditches rigid rules, paired with an accessible barrier to entry that lets players jump straight into the fray.

The game boasts a flexible PvP system where players can scale combat from intimate 1v1 duels to massive 100v100 skirmishes. Kurland Games ensures that even in large-scale sieges, the game maintains a stable frame rate and snappy input response, allowing for precise control. Whether playing solo or in a small party, the game provides an environment for any playstyle without the burden of party-size requirements.

Players are not shackled by traditional MMO class systems or tedious quest chains. You are dropped into the action immediately upon character creation, bypassing the grind entirely. With over 40 unique 'Drifters', 12 series containing hundreds of pieces of gear, and an array of mounts and tactical tools, players are free to theory-craft their own combat builds from the get-go.

The title also features a unified global economy, allowing players across Asia, Europe, and North America to trade items on the same auction house. It operates on a seasonal model; while progression elements tied directly to combat power reset each season, unlocked Drifters, equipment, and cosmetic appearances remain.

The inaugural season, which kicked off alongside the official launch, incorporates feedback from the testing phase to sharpen its strategic edge. Most notably, the 'Heart of Fire' capture-the-win rule has been scrapped. In its place, the developer has introduced a system where victory is determined by the total points accrued from holding strongholds and fortresses by the season's end.

To keep things fair for smaller guilds, the number of capture points is capped at 10, forcing players to fight strategically for high-value targets. This ensures even modest guilds can exert influence on the battlefield. Those who perform well will walk away with rare avatar frames, 'Eclipse Diamonds', seasonal achievement rewards, and module cores.

You can find more details about Warborne on their Steam page.