The social sandbox MMO game Pax Dei will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam and the Pax Dei Launcher on June 18, announced publisher New Tales and developer Mainframe Industries. This game combines elements of medieval fantasy and social interactions.
"Pax Dei is a game about people interacting with each other, waging war and making peace, and creating social structures. The game can't be built without players. We want to gather a community of people willing to work very closely with the development team. Early Access means that you are on the ground with us," said Mainframe Industries director and co-founder Reynir Hardarson in a press release.
The Early Access version of Pax Dei is still in alpha and “heavily in development,” and the gameplay foundations are already in place. This includes the peaceful gameplay loop (resource gathering, crafting, and building) and the adventure gameplay loop, with large areas to explore in PvP and PvE combat. Pax Dei is expected to remain in Early Access for at least a year, during which the game will expand in all directions based on player feedback.
Additionally, major changes will occasionally require wiping the game and starting over. The first such update will add the third core pillar of the game, the social gameplay loop, by introducing features such as markets and a gold economy.
Players can build their own homes and villages, and craft various items necessary for life and defense. Every item in the game is the result of players' work and skills, from clothing and weapons to food and tools. Building villages and cooperating with clan members are key to progressing in the game. Pax Dei offers a large open world full of adventures where you can explore uncharted lands, battle evil beings, uncover ancient mysteries, and face off against rival clans.