Two-And A Half Years After The Game Was Shuttered, Gamigo Teases Return Of Medieval MMO Gloria Victis

It’s been a while since I’ve thought, or written, about Gloria Victis. It’s not really any wonder when the game shuttered not long after officially launching version 1.0. Yes, the game had been around to play for a good while in Early Access, but it only lasted about ten months after going gold.

The developer, Black Eye Games, closed at the same time. When the closure was announced in August of 2023, the developer noted “financial reasons” as well as the difficulty of running an MMO with such a small staff. They also pointed out that Gloria Victis is a niche MMORPG, and making it appealing to a larger audience without losing its core makeup would be difficult.

Basically, the player base wasn’t enough to sustain the game, and more players weren’t buying in – even when the $20 purchase price was discounted to less than $10.

Today, though, we have some potentially good news for fans of the game. Gamigo is bringing it back. According to an announcement on the game’s Steam page, Gamigo has taken over as a new publisher and will be using their experience in the free-to-play multiplayer game space in the game’s revival, which means the game will become F2P.

That said, the note adds that they’re “staying true to what matters most: a skill-based non-pay-to-win experience”. As they transition the game to the new pay model, they’ll be looking for player feedback. So, if you were one of the game’s fans, you’ll want to share your thoughts with them. 

There will be a small wait for that, however. First, they’ll be dropping details about their plans on February 26, and the community channels will open later on March 2.