This immersive old-school MMORPG captures the magic of early World of Warcraft, and it's turning veterans into pigs to help new players out

There's nothing quite like taking your first steps into a shared universe. Whether it was the early days of World of Warcraft that first drew you in, or the likes of Neverwinter Nights, EverQuest, Ultima Online, or Runescape, the tangible sense of exploration and discovery is what made the best MMORPGs truly special. Nowadays, the focus is typically much more on guiding the player through those early hours and making sure they know exactly what they need and where to go. Project: Gorgon is a throwback to those magical experiences, stripping out guardrails to immerse you in its fantasy realm. It's just hit 1.0, and developer Elder Game is about to launch a fresh-start server with a rather unique twist.

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