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Elyon

Elyon (formerly Ascent: Infinite Realm, often shortened to A:IR) is a 3D fantasy MMORPG that leans hard into a steampunk look and feel. Its hook is mixing traditional MMO questing and dungeons with aerial travel and airship-themed content, letting you fight on the ground one moment and take the battle into the sky the next.

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Publisher: Kakao Games
Type: Fantasy MMORPG
PvP: Airship Battles, Guild Wars & More
Release Date: October 20, 2021 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Distinct steampunk fantasy vibe. +Plenty of different activities beyond combat. +Strong social options, including housing.
Cons: -Older, poorly optimized tech can hitch in crowded encounters. -Some details and documentation were scarce.

Elyon Shut Down on December 07, 2022

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PUBG Battlegrounds

PUBG Battlegrounds (formerly known as PLAYERUNKNOWN’s Battlegrounds) drops you into a high-stakes battle royale match where up to 100 players are scattered across a large island and only one survivor (or one surviving team) can claim the win. You start with nothing, then race to loot weapons, armor, and supplies, using vehicles and smart positioning to outlast everyone as the playable area tightens.

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Publisher: Bluehole
Playerbase: High
Type: Battle Royale
Release Date: March 23, 2017
Pros: +Huge 8×8 km battlefield that supports varied approaches. +Lots of guns, attachments, and equipment to learn. +Vehicles and cosmetics make matches feel less samey.
Cons: -Core loop can feel similar over time. -Limited to one primary mode/map in this version. -Melee options are rarely worth carrying.

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