Throne and Liberty Hits The Ground Running With 3 Million Players In Its First Week

Throne and Liberty, is off to a roaring start, boasting over three million players in just its first week since the Western launch. This massive success comes on the heels of titles like New World and Lost Ark, proving that Amazon has found its stride in the MMO world.

Originally developed by NCSoft and published by Amazon Games, Throne and Liberty launched across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 1, and it’s already making waves. The game has clocked in an astonishing 24 million hours of playtime, with over 11 million hours watched on Twitch. On Steam, the game has peaked at an impressive 336,000 concurrent players, making it one of the most-played games on the platform right now. It’s already pushed server capacities to their limits, forcing Amazon to add new servers almost immediately to keep up with the influx of players.

Despite this strong start, Throne and Liberty hasn’t been without its challenges. Steam reviews have been mixed, with players voicing frustrations over server instability and some of the monetization mechanics that are typical of free-to-play MMORPGs. Still, the game’s dynamic PvP and PvE systems, as well as large-scale events like the upcoming castle sieges, have kept players hooked. Amazon, however, is working quickly to address the technical issues, with promises of a smoother experience and more content on the way.

Castle sieges, one of the game’s key features, are large-scale, hour-long PvP battles where guilds fight for control of fortresses. These events are expected to ramp up the excitement as guilds prepare for war, offering a unique endgame experience that could set Throne and Liberty apart from other MMOs on the market.

Christoph Hartmann, VP of Amazon Games, expressed excitement over the game's early success, stating, "We’re only getting started, and we have a series of updates planned, including our first castle siege coming soon." With a roadmap of future updates and events, Amazon seems committed to maintaining the momentum that Throne and Liberty has generated so far.

Amazon Games has had previous successes with titles like Lost Ark and New World, although the latter struggled to retain its player base post-launch, but Throne and Liberty seems to be in a class of its own. While it’s still too early to say if the game will have the staying power of juggernauts like Final Fantasy XIV or World of Warcraft, its strong launch suggests that it has the potential to thrive.

For MMO fans looking for their next big adventure, Throne and Liberty is shaping up to be a game worth exploring. With millions of players already on board and large-scale PvP events like castle sieges on the horizon, the game could easily become Amazon's most successful MMORPG to date. Now, it’s just a matter of keeping the player base engaged and addressing feedback as the game continues to evolve.