Darkfall: Rise of Agon

Darkfall: Rise of Agon is a subscription fantasy MMORPG built around a ruthless sandbox, real-time first and third-person combat, and constant player conflict. It leans heavily into full loot open PvP, so every roam, dungeon run, and trade route can turn into a fight, and large-scale clan warfare, sieges, and naval battles are central to the experience.

Publisher: Big Picture Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Fantasy MMORPG
Release Date: May 5, 2017
Pros: +Multiple playable races with different flavor. +Combat supports first and third person views. +Progression is driven by skills and use.
Cons: -Subscription required. -Steep learning curve. -Hardcore ruleset is not for everyone.

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Overview

Darkfall: Rise of Agon Overview

Darkfall: Rise of Agon is a 3D, subscription-based fantasy MMORPG designed for players who prefer mechanical combat and a player-driven world over theme park quest rails. Combat plays in real time from first or third person and uses non-targeting, so success comes from aim, timing, movement, and knowing when to commit or disengage. The game’s structure is firmly sandbox, with clans, territory, and the ability for players to shape the world through construction and conquest.

A key pillar is open world PvP with full loot. Outside of protections aimed at brand-new characters, the world is intentionally dangerous, and death can mean losing everything you are carrying. That risk creates meaningful decisions around gearing, travel, and scouting, and it also fuels the economy because equipment and supplies constantly leave circulation. To discourage purely consequence-free killing, an alignment system provides a layer of accountability, encouraging players to think about when and where they pick fights instead of treating every encounter as a no-strings gank.

Character growth is built around skills rather than fixed classes. Instead of locking into a single archetype, you develop your character through what you do in the world, building a toolkit that matches your preferred playstyle. Combined with clan politics, city building, and siege warfare, Rise of Agon aims to deliver a harsh but social MMO where player conflicts and alliances create most of the memorable stories.

Darkfall: Rise of Agon Key Features:

  • First and Third-Person Combat – engage in action combat without tab targeting, where aiming and well-timed attacks matter more than auto-locked rotations.
  • PvP-Focused Gameplay survive in a world with full loot deaths, frequent skirmishes, and faction conflict that rewards preparation and coordination.
  • Skill-Based Progression – advance by using abilities and developing competencies over time, with no rigid class system dictating your role.
  • Build an Empire – work with allies to establish holdings, create settlements, and contest territory through organized siege warfare.
  • Player-Driven Economy – buy, sell, and barter in a market shaped by players, with supply and pricing influenced by risk, warfare, and crafting demand.

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Rise of Agon - Alpha Launch Trailer

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System Requirements

Darkfall: Rise of Agon System Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Operating System: Windows XP or newer
Video Card: Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 or AMD Phenom II X2 or better
RAM: 4 GB
Hard Disk Space: 10 GB

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Additional Info

Darkfall: Rise of Agon Additional Information

Developer: Big Picture Games
Publisher: Big Picture Games

Closed Alpha Date: April 8, 2016
Closed Beta Date: August 5, 2016

Release Date: May 5, 2017

Development History / Background:

Darkfall: Rise of Agon is developed and published by Big Picture Games, a studio that obtained the Darkfall rights from the original developer, Adventurine. The first Darkfall launched in 2009 and later closed in 2012, after which the license was sold to two different independent teams, one of them being Big Picture Games. Rise of Agon is one of two follow-up projects tied to that legacy, alongside Darkfall: New Dawn. Work on RoA began in 2015, leading into a closed alpha that started on April 8, 2016. A closed beta followed on August 5, 2016, which included limited free access for players interested in testing the game before committing. At launch, the game is intended to use a monthly subscription model.