
Oathbound: Arena
Oathbound is an upcoming high-fantasy Unreal Engine 5 MMORPG that combines tactical combat with established RPG class systems and group management. Create your main character, rally your oath-bound units, and fight for loot in engaging online PvP/PvE battles in this free stand-alone version.
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Class-based MMORPG with group mechanics
Oathbound is an MMORPG developed in Unreal Engine 5 that combines the traditional, rock-paper-scissors approach of established MMORPG classes (e.g. World of Warcraft) with turn-based tactical combat (e.g. Baldur’s Gate) and a scalable world design (e.g. Wartales). As a free stand-alone version Oathbound: Arena lets you experience the game`s major features with an emphasis on PvE/PvP combat and skill systems – allowing players to try out different group layouts and practice before they eventually join the battle for Arcaya.Features
- MMORPG Classes: Choose from accessible classes with unique skills.
- Party Management: Experiment with different builds for different play styles.
- Online Multiplayer: Excel in PvP/PvE combat and team up with friends in group battles.
- Multiple Arenas: Adapt your strategy to different environments and fight for loot.

Turn-based Tactical Combat
Oathbound's combat system is designed to encourage players to explore different builds and counter certain play strategies. Classes and counter-classes, skills and counter-skills follow the rock-paper-scissors approach to gain an in-game advantage by mastering the game's mechanics.
Interactive World Map
Explore the game world in 3D representation and discover clickable elements, such as houses or old ruins. Natural borders limit the accessible map section in an immersive manner. Points of Interest grant access to smaller, dedicated 3D maps upon click.Explorable Biomes
Explore dedicated areas of the game world in 3rd person view. Collect resources, interact with other players or trade in confined point of interest maps of varying sizes.Join the Oathbound Community
The development of Oathbound and Oathbound: Arena is carried out in close and transparent exchange with the community. Playtests and Early Access are incorporated into the development roadmap – join the community and be a part of it!