Enter the arena in PKWAR, a hardcore PvP MUD where text-based combat meets competitive glory. Choose from 5 unique classes, battle players simultaneously, and rise through military ranks from Private to Captain. No graphics, no distractions - just pure skill-based combat. Death or glory.
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About This Game

PKWAR: Text-Based Battle Royale MUD

Every war. Everyone starts equal. Only knowledge wins.

Welcome to PKWAR - a PvP MUD where 15-minute matches deliver intense, skill-based combat. No grinding. No gear advantages. Just you, your wits, and other players fighting for supremacy.

WHAT MAKES PKWAR DIFFERENT:

⚔️ True Competitive Equality - Every match starts fresh. No player has equipment advantages. Veterans win through map knowledge and tactics alone.

⏱️ 15-Minute Matches - Quick, intense battles that fit your schedule. No 8-hour grinding sessions required.

🎮 Battle Royale Meets MUD - Spawn with nothing, scavenge equipment, hunt other players. Last warrior standing wins.

🗺️ 2100+ Room Battleground - Master the massive map to find the best loot spawns, ambush points, and puzzles. Knowledge is power.

🎯 Multiple Game Modes:

  • Free-for-all bloodbaths

  • Strategic team warfare

  • "Best vs Rest" enforcer hunts

PROGRESSION & FEATURES:

📈 Skill-Based Ranking - Rise from Private to Captain through victories alone 🏆 46 Steam Achievements - Including hidden challenges 💰 Match Rewards - Earn credits through performance 🧙 Become an Implementor - Top players at level 10 can shape the game world 🎲 Dynamic Elements - Random weapon spawns and shifting maze exits keep every match fresh

PERFECT FOR:

  • Competitive gamers seeking pure skill-based PvP

  • MUD veterans wanting fast-paced action

  • Battle royale fans ready for a text-based challenge

  • Anyone tired of pay-to-win and grinding

No graphics. No distractions. Just pure, tactical combat where your mind is your greatest weapon.

Join now via Steam client or connect directly: pkwar . org port 2222

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This is an online player-killing mud (multi user dungeon). You will obtain weapons and unique items to meet new people, and hunt them down and kill them.

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Processor: 1 GHz or faster
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible graphics card
    • DirectX: Version 9.0c
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 100 MB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
    • Additional Notes: Requires active internet connection to play on PKWAR server
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10/11
    • Processor: 2 GHz dual core
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Any modern graphics card
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
    • Additional Notes: SSD recommended for faster loading
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 or equivalent
    • Processor: 1 GHz x86_64 processor
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 100 MB available space
    • Sound Card: ALSA or PulseAudio compatible
    • Additional Notes: Requires active internet connection to play on PKWAR server
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 or latest SteamOS
    • Processor: 2 GHz dual core x86_64
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Any modern graphics card with open source drivers
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
    • Sound Card: PulseAudio or PipeWire
    • Additional Notes: Native Linux client available
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