Publisher New Tales and developer Mainframe Industries announced a full release date for Pax Dei, their “social sandbox MMO” inspired by the medieval legends.
Pax Dei is set to leave early access on October 16th for Windows PC (via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store). The sandbox MMORPG was originally released in 2024.
“The feedback from our Early Access community has been invaluable in helping us evolve the game”, said Sulka Haro, Chief Product Officer at Mainframe Industries. “Our vision for Pax Dei has always been to create a living, breathing world shaped by players themselves. Now, as we open this new chapter, we invite everyone to join us in what marks the true beginning for Pax Dei.”
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:
Social Sandbox MMO
Pax Dei 1.0 is a social sandbox MMO – a vast, open-world playground offering thousands of players to band together, setting their own goals and crafting their own stories. From enjoying the peaceful life in the home valleys, where players can build their homes and focus on harvesting and crafting; to exploring the wilderness and deep dungeons in search of glory and bounty; to engaging in clan politics, whether via peaceful trade or PVP warfare: Pax Dei welcomes players of every type to join the community and be part of the stories about to take shape.
Pax Dei 1.0 will benefit from the multiple updates released during Early Access: Adventure Sites, Player-to-Player trading, Grace & Miracles, overhauled RPG system… The latest content update, Verse 4: Raiders of Lyonesse, introduced an expanded PVP area hosting unique resources required for Enchantment, a new crafting ability.
Pax Dei is a live game, and development will continue after 1.0, with new content already in production. This winter, Verse 5 will introduce Feudal Shrines: control points for Clans to fight over. Verse 6 will then bring Feudal Alliances, letting Clans join forces in both war and peace. Looking into 2026, the developer will focus on expanding other systems, starting with Grace and the economy.
Pax Dei 1.0 release details
On top of Steam and Epic Games Store, where the game was already accessible during Early Access, Pax Dei 1.0 will release on PC Game Pass on day one. You can also play Pax Dei 1.0 via GeForce Now.
Pax Dei base game includes: permanent game access, two character slots, and a free month of Premium Membership (1 plot), granting one month of Premium Status and one Plot Token.
Premium Membership is not required to play Pax Dei – it’s a full optional subscription offering additional benefits, including Grace and XP boosts, along with opening the possibility to claim your own spot of in-game land to build your home. Premium Membership plans start at £2.99 / $3.99 per month.
On top of the base game, Early Access players will receive a series of perks based on the Founder’s Pack they purchased, in the form of Plot Tokens, month(s) of Premium Status, Character Slots, extra Grace, and exclusive cosmetic recipes.
Out of gratitude to the community who supported Pax Dei during Early Access, Mainframe Industries also announced a few extra surprises. With Pax Dei 1.0, Founders will also receive:
- Head Start Access to the game on October 14 (two days before the official release)
- A bonus copy of Pax Dei to gift to a friend (available until November 16, 2025)
Timeline
- September 29 – October 14: Community Celebrations across Discord and social channels.
- October 6 – 14: Early Access closes, all progress reset. The game is offline for final preparations. From 1.0 onward, all progress will be permanent.
- October 14: Pax Dei 1.0 servers open for Founders.
- October 16: Pax Dei 1.0 official worldwide release.
