Mortal Royale (2018)

Mortal Royale thrusts up to 1000 players into a massive 64 sqkm fantasy world, enveloped by a deadly chaotic storm that constantly shrinks the playable area. Champions must scavenge the lands for a vast arsenal including hundreds of weapons, 21 unique armor sets, and over 60 powerful spells, all while seeking out and taming mounts for both speed and tactical advantage. Combat is deep and varied, encompassing melee, archery, magic, and mounted engagements, featuring individual hitboxes and armor mitigation. The game also dynamically adjusts server rules, from map size to loot distribution, to perfectly match the player count, ensuring a tailored and chaotic war every time. This ambitious title earns its place among Star Vault AB's best for its innovative application of their established MMO server technology and game systems to the burgeoning battle royale genre. Leveraging the complex, full-loot, and skill-based foundations of their *Mortal Online* universe, Star Vault pushed the boundaries by attempting a colossal 1000-player fantasy battle royale – an unheard-of scale at the time. It demonstrated the studio's technical prowess and willingness to experiment, taking core elements like deep combat, item persistence, and vast worlds from their niche MMORPG and repackaging them into a free-to-play experience designed for a wider audience, showcasing a significant evolution of their engine capabilities and development ambition.