Gloria Victis FAQ & Troubleshooting
Quick, straight answers to the questions players ask most.
Is Gloria Victis free to play?
Yes. The 2026 relaunch ("Season of the Phoenix", build V1.5.0) is free-to-play on Steam. Optional paid starter bundles exist, but you do not need them to play.
Is Gloria Victis dead, or is it still alive?
It died once — the original game shut down around 2023 — but it relaunched on June 17, 2026 under gamigo and is live again, with launch week peaking near 4,175 concurrent players on Steam. See Is It Worth It? for the full player-count breakdown.
Is Gloria Victis pay-to-win?
No. The developers describe it as "fundamentally a skill-based game" and say they are "committed to keeping the gameplay fair and competitive." Monetization is cosmetic-focused.
How do I start playing? (How to play)
Install it free from Steam (appid 327070), create your account and character — there are no fixed classes, so you build your character freely — then follow the in-game intro. For a deeper walkthrough see our Getting Started guide.
What's the best build or class?
Gloria Victis is class-less: you assign stats and skills freely and master up to two professions, so "best build" depends on your role (archer, tank, melee PvP). Browse our builds and stats & skills pages for current recommendations.
How do I get a horse?
Mounts are acquired in-world; mounted combat is a distinct, "very fulfilling" way to fight. See our horses page for horse stats, where to find them and how to ride.
What kind of combat does it have?
Action-based, non-target (no tab-lock) directional combat that emphasizes skill and timing, set in open-world full-loot PvP over contested territory. See combat.
Is there a server status / which servers are there?
Server and status information is posted on the official Steam news page and Discord; gamigo published dedicated server details around launch. Check those official channels for live status.
The game crashed or I'm stuck — what do I do?
Gloria Victis "is still under development. Bugs and instability may occur." Restart the client, verify the game files via Steam, and check the official Discord and Steam news for known issues and fixes.
Is it on Steam Deck, mobile or consoles?
It is a Steam PC title (Windows, Linux and macOS). There is no official mobile or console version.
Is this the same as Siege Survival: Gloria Victis?
No — Siege Survival: Gloria Victis is a separate single-player survival game. This wiki covers the MMORPG, Gloria Victis: Medieval MMORPG.
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Not to be confused with Siege Survival: Gloria Victis, a separate single-player survival game.
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