Press release -
Massive Sci-Fi MMO Warborne Above Ashes Available for Pre-Download Ahead of Launch
17th September 2025: Qooland Games is happy to announce that free-to-fight sci-fi MMO Warborne Above Ashes is now available to pre-download, ahead of its anticipated launch on 19th September 2025.
Much-anticipated fantasy sandbox MMO Warborne Above already made waves during Steam’s Next Fest, landing in the Top 10 and claiming first place in both the MMO and War categories - a rare double crown for a new IP.
Without relying on a blockbuster franchise, the game has carved out attention with a string of bold design choices that rework how PvP MMOs play in 2025.
A brand-new trailer has been launched to mark the start of pre-downloads, which you can watch below. The trailer shows some brand-new footage and gives us a look at combat and exploration.
Teasing the game’s tone and systems, the trailer opens on a ruined ship cabin and expands into a vast post-apocalyptic interstellar world where players - known as Drifters - fight to survive in a 24/7 combat ecosystem.
Warborne Above Ashes: Key Features
24/7 Real-Time PvP battlefields
Warborne Above Ashes delivers 24/7 large-scale PvP warfare, where battles unfold in real-time, day and night. Whether you’re hunting monsters, raiding rivals, or contesting territory at odd hours, the game’s systems are built to keep players engaged any time of day.
No Story Quests, No Grind – Jump Straight In
Breaking from traditional MMO tropes, Warborne removes rigid classes and long progression walls in favour of immediate PvP access. Players can jump straight into combat without slogging through lengthy quests or grind-heavy levelling. The game supports flexible builds: over 40 unique Drifters to recruit, mix 100+ gear pieces across 12 sets, choose vehicles + dozens of tactical items. One hero can experiment with every playstyle - no separate characters required for different roles.
Massive scale, No Fixed Modes, No Rule Limits
The engine supports huge, cinematic battles: up to 200 players can clash in a single session while the game maintains responsive controls and fluid gameplay. That scale doesn’t mean smaller groups lose out - solo players and small squads can still find niches and meaningful objectives. Victory is often about creativity: combining skills, terrain, fortifications, gadgets and vehicle tactics to outmanoeuvre opponents. Whether leading a warband or fighting solo, every player has the chance to make an impact. They can ride behemoths, command war machines, and rally their warband.
Player-driven Global Economy
Warborne’s economic system is designed to be player-driven. A worldwide, cross-region auction house links Asian, European and American servers for seamless trading, letting players profit from a truly global player base. Crafting, research and trade are integral — riches can be made through commerce as well as combat.
Why it matters
Warborne Above Ashes represents a clear rethinking of MMO PvP for a crowded marketplace: faster access to combat, player-defined economies, persistent faction warfare and freedom from fixed roles. For PvP fans who’ve grown tired of slow progression and cookie-cutter classes, it promises a highly competitive, always-on arena that rewards experimentation and audacity.
Pre-download and launch
Pre-download is available now on Steam. Warborne Above Ashes officially launches worldwide on September 19. PvP players looking for an open, persistent, large-scale battleground should consider starting their download and preparing for the first wave of conflict.
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About Qooland Games
Qooland Games is a global developer and publisher dedicated to creating immersive and engaging multiplayer experiences. Our games include Soulmask and Warborne Above Ashes, which are designed to unite players in dynamic, player-driven worlds.
