A cozy chibi MMO under a big bright moon. Fight bosses with your friends, then come home to the guild estate where you all live next door. Farm, cook, play music together, or jump into big party games.

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Moonbound is an online game, and online games get better with players. Early Access lets us tune combat, balance and progression with real feedback, prove the servers under real load, and let the community help decide which zones, classes and features we build next.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect Moonbound to be in Early Access for roughly 6 to 12 months, depending on how quickly content comes together and on what players tell us.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version will add more zones to explore, more enemies and bosses, more classes, more weapons and armour, and more ways to play together. Plans may change based on community feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Playable online today: an opening story on the caravan's last night, the town of Primrose and the Tavarin Meadows beyond it, the farmland of Russet Vale and the marshes of Calder Mere, and dungeons like the Hollow that you can queue for with a group. The story runs from the first quest to the level cap of 30 (about 30-50 hours). Start as a Novice and take one of four classes (Warrior, Magician, Archer or Rogue), each with its own combo, dodge and around fourteen skills to rank up. Fight with combos, aimed attacks and spells; open loot chests for four tiers of armour; and dress your hero in the wardrobe's cosmetic looks. Farm, cook, fish, carve furniture, play music and build a home. Follow quests, swim, ride mounts, emote with friends, join a guild, chat, and send mail with gold and items. Characters are saved to the cloud with Steam login. Expect rough edges, balance changes and bugs while we build.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes. Moonbound will be free to play at full release. During Early Access it is a paid game, and everyone who owns it before then becomes a Founder: the Academy and Gladiator wardrobe sets and the Founder title, never sold or given out again, plus 1,050 Moon Shards right away to spend in the Moon Market, the optional in-game shop that sells cosmetics only.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We read the Steam discussions and our community channels and use that feedback to decide what comes next. We will post regular development updates and patch notes, and share our roadmap as it evolves.”
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Servers are in North America

Moonbound's game servers are in North America. You can buy and play it from anywhere, but if you're far from North America (Europe, Asia, Oceania and so on) you'll likely have high ping, which makes combat feel delayed. We'd love to add servers in more regions later. Until then, please keep this in mind before you buy, and remember Steam refunds are available within 14 days and under 2 hours of play.

About This Game

A small world under a big moon

Moonbound is a cozy online RPG about going on adventures with friends and coming home afterwards. Make a little hero and set out from the village of Primrose to see where the road takes you.

You'll see the same people at the well in the morning and in a dungeon that night, and some evenings you'll end up fishing next to them while the stars come out.

Find your class

Swing a sword as a Warrior, fling spells as a Magician, shoot from a distance as an Archer, slip behind enemies as a Rogue, or keep your friends on their feet as a Cleric. Each one gets out of trouble its own way. A Magician blinks out of reach when a boss swings; a Rogue disappears into a cloud of smoke and turns up somewhere else.

Can't decide? Learn them all and switch whenever you like.

Into the wilds

Fights happen in real time, and they get a little dramatic. You'll dodge a swing at the last second and land the hit that finally knocks a boss off balance. You'll face a giant eclipsed wolf, a brawler deep in the quarry, and a grieving farmer who became the Harvest King.

When you'd rather not go alone, round up your friends for a dungeon. No two runs are quite the same, and there's always a boss waiting at the end. There's a harder version too, for when you're feeling brave.

A home to come back to

Get a house with a yard and make it yours. Plant a field and watch it come up, or cook something good after a long day out. Craft your own furniture, down to the table your friends sit around and the rod you take fishing.

Some evenings you'll just go fishing. Maybe tonight's the night you land a big one. Plenty of nights the fish wins.

Move in with your guild

Get your guild an estate of its own: a ring of houses around a courtyard with a fountain, in a quiet clearing away from town. Pick a plot next to your friends, furnish it your way, and wander over to see what everyone else has done with theirs.

Better together

Play a song for whoever's passing by, or start a band in the square and draw a crowd.

Ride out on a pig, a horse or a cow named Clover. Wave, cheer, dance, and dress up in looks from the wardrobe just because. When you want to be silly, pile into party games like a pillow brawl, a pumpkin toss or a round of volleyball.

Under the moon

Wander from the meadows around Primrose to the golden fields of Russet Vale and the marshes of Calder Mere, where a town lost to a rift is waiting for someone to bring its people home. Night falls for everyone at once. The lanterns come on, and the moon is a little different every time you look up.

Early Access

Moonbound just launched, and the world is still filling up. The community is small for now, so you'll start to recognize faces around town, and the people who join early get a real say in where the game goes next. Bringing a friend helps. The story runs all the way to the level cap, and more is on the way. Moonbound goes free to play at full release, and everyone who owns it before then keeps their founder rewards.

English only during Early Access. Internet connection required.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Generative Artificial Intelligence is used for prototyping NPC dialogue, and stand-in concept assets for Early Access. As the game gets monetized, AI created assets will be replaced with paid, real human created assets.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
    • Processor: Dual-core 64-bit CPU (Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3 or better)
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 12 or Vulkan capable GPU (Intel UHD 620, GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon RX 460 or better)
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Online game: an internet connection is required to play.
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 12 Monterey or later
    • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i5
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Metal capable GPU (Apple Silicon, or Intel Iris Plus / Radeon Pro)
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Online game: an internet connection is required to play.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 64-bit or SteamOS 3
    • Processor: Dual-core 64-bit CPU (Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3 or better)
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Vulkan capable GPU (Intel UHD 620, GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon RX 460 or better)
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Online game: an internet connection is required to play.