In a recent message to the CSE Community on theirdevelopment blog, the City State Entertainment team expressed sincere gratitude as the holiday season approached its peak. Acknowledging the crucial role played by each community member, the team conveyed heartfelt thanks for the camaraderie experienced during the thrilling journey of game development.
The Camelot Unchained team extended appreciation for the unwavering support received from the community throughout the projec and recognized the community’s passion as the driving force behind the team’s creativity and determination.
Camelot Unchained, a 2013 Kickstarter MMORPG, faced criticism for delays, a second studio, a new game announcement with its custom engine, delayed refunds, and accountability issues.
About Camelot Unchained:
Camelot Unchainedis a fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game in development by City State Entertainment. Partially funded through Kickstarter, the game is spearheaded by Mark Jacobs, the former designer of Dark Age of Camelot. With a crowdfunding campaign that raised an impressive $4.5 million and additional contributions from Jacobs and investors, totaling $17 million, the game employs the Unchained Engine for server-side physics and large-scale battles. Focusing on open-world Player versus Player (PvP) dynamics, Camelot Unchained entered Beta 1 phase on August 08, 2025, with a release date yet to be confirmed.
Gameplay and Design:
Considered a spiritual successor to Dark Age of Camelot,Camelot Unchainedadopts a Player versus Player (PvP)-centric design known as “Tri-Realm.” Drawing inspiration from Arthurian legend, Norse mythology, and Irish mythology, the game introduces new and original elements. Emphasizing large-scale PvP battles, the game offers a unique and immersive experience. While Jacobs denies categorizingCamelot Unchainedas a direct successor to Dark Age of Camelot, the commitment to delivering an exceptional PvP-focused experience remains a core principle in the game’s development.
As the community eagerly awaits the new year, stay tuned for the upcoming Camelot Unchained build update and additional exciting announcements from their team.
