Project: Gorgon Hits 1.0: A Nostalgic Adventure Awaits

Project: Gorgon, the retro-style fantasy MMO that entered Steam Early Access back in 2018, has finally hit its big 1.0 update. As someone who has been immersed in the world of MMOs since the days of Ultima Online and EverQuest, I’ve had a keen interest in Project: Gorgon for quite a while. This game, born from the creative minds of husband-and-wife duo Eric Heimburg and Sandra Power—stalwarts of the genre with backgrounds in legendary titles like Asheron’s Call and EverQuest—offers an intriguing journey for players. The release of this ambitious MMO feels especially poignant following Power’s heartbreaking passing in 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Heimburg’s continued dedication to this project is nothing short of inspiring.

What truly sets Project: Gorgon apart from the crowd is its unwavering commitment to the core tenets that shaped MMOs before the World of Warcraft era: no handholding, endless player agency, and meaningful consequences. Its skill progression system forgoes traditional classes, embracing a format that encourages grinding and deep community involvement. The game includes features for player-created quests, a vibrant player-driven economy, and customizable housing.

Sure, it might not win any beauty contests—some might call it “ugly as sin”—but that’s part of its charm. Under Elder Game, LLC, it seems Heimburg and Power decided to prioritize mechanics and community engagement over graphical polish. The game’s small but loyal player base has expressed nothing but positivity; as of this writing, around 85% of its 2,200 Steam reviews are glowing.

The 1.0 update introduces a host of enhancements, including fully revamped character models, polished vendor stalls, a slew of performance fixes, and a new capital city, Statehelm, which features over 200 new quests and opens up new skills and abilities for players who set up camp there. For those eager to dive deeper into these changes, you can check out the full patch notes.

The complete game is available for a reasonable $25. If you’re uncertain, there’s an extensive free demo worth exploring, which lets you experience up to level 15. Plus, if you decide to make the leap to the full game, all your progress carries over—a great incentive in today’s gaming landscape.

For those on the lookout for the best MMOs to jump into in 2026, Project: Gorgon certainly deserves a spot on your radar.