Illarion
Illarion is a veteran free open-source MMORPG centered on enforced in-character roleplay and player interaction. Its persistent fantasy world supports adventuring, crafting, merchants, politics and player-run events. It remains actively maintained in 2026, including a major May update and scheduled community events.
Platform availability
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MMO DNA
Why you might like it
- Includes verified PvE-focused play.
- Includes PvP for competitive encounters.
- Features crafting as part of its progression or economy.
Things to consider
- Solo friendliness is recorded as limited; group play may be important.
- Controller support is not currently recorded for this profile.
Research record
- Last checked
- 2026-08-16
- Profile depth
- Full
- Source note
- Official/current service verification
Research coverage
- IdentityVerified
- Current statusVerified
- FeaturesVerified
- MediaVerified
- Research sourceRecorded
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Illarion timeline
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- 2001Released
MMOFinder records Illarion as released in 2001.
- CurrentCatalog status
Released / active
- 2026-08-16Research checked
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Illarion media
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Gameplay, availability and research notes
Illarion's MMOFinder entry categorizes it as a Roleplay-focused fantasy MMORPG. Its current status is Released / active, and the recorded business model is Free-to-play / open source. MMOFinder records its release year as 2001. Platform availability is listed as Windows, Linux. MMOFinder keeps incomplete fields visible instead of converting uncertain catalog data into unsupported claims.
The current record describes combat or multiplayer structure as Persistent fantasy MMORPG combat with enforced roleplay, crafting, trade and player-driven events. Discovery metadata associated with this profile includes MMORPG, Roleplay, Open Source, Fantasy, Crafting, Persistent World. Developer information is recorded as Illarion e.V. / community, with publisher information recorded as Independent. These details provide a compact starting point for deciding whether the game belongs on a player's research list.
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