Dead MMO came back from the grave… Is Gloria Victis worth your time?

Gloria Victis is back — a medieval MMORPG that originally shut down in 2023 and has now returned as a free-to-play relaunch in 2026. In this video, I jump in completely blind to see what the game is actually like today. Before playing, I quickly go through the history of the game — from its early development by Black Eye Games, through Steam Early Access, full release, and eventual shutdown — all the way to its revival under new ownership. After that, I spend the first hour inside the game exploring the world, mechanics, and combat systems. This is a true first impressions look at everything: directional combat, leveling, gathering, early gameplay systems, and overall performance. The question is simple — is Gloria Victis actually worth playing in 2026, or is it just another MMO revival story? Watch until the end for my final verdict and thoughts after experiencing it firsthand. --- Chapters 00:00 Intro – What is this game? 02:02 Early development of Gloria Victis 03:41 Steam Early Access era 03:07 Full release & peak player numbers 03:14 Shutdown in 2023 03:41 IP acquisition & revival announcement 04:01 Free-to-play relaunch (2026) 05:03 First steps in-game 06:01 Graphics & world impression 06:52 Inventory, skills & systems 07:47 Combat & early gameplay 11:02 Objectives, faction gameplay & progression 13:27 Exploration & encounters 19:25 First impressions recap 22:58 Final thoughts – is it worth it? --- Become a Member:    / @hellotomiplays   Fuel more first impressions: https://ko-fi.com/hellotomiplays #GloriaVictis #MMORPG #FirstImpressions #Gaming #MedievalGame #FreeToPlay