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The wait is finally over! Pax Dei 1.0 launch is here, officially rolling out worldwide on October 16, 2025, and bringing exciting new adventures to players. After months in Early Access, Mainframe Industries’ ambitious social MMO is now fully available on Steam.

With fresh content, polished gameplay, and a vibrant online world, version 1.0 marks a bold new chapter in the Pax Dei journey. Get ready to build, explore, and connect like never before!

Launch Time Details

The Pax Dei release date was October 16, 2025, with the exact launch time varying by region. Here’s a quick look at when players in major parts of the world gained access to the game:

  • North America (ET): 11:00 a.m.
  • Europe (CEST): 5:00 p.m.
  • Asia (CST): 11:00 p.m.
  • Australia (AEDT): 2:00 a.m. (October 17)

Available on Steam

With the release of version 1.0, Pax Dei has officially stepped out of Early Access and is now fully available on Steam, welcoming a global community of MMO players into its expansive, player-driven world.

Pax Dei | 1.0 Trailer

This long-awaited launch marks a major milestone for Mainframe Industries MMO, as their vision for a deeply social sandbox experience begins a new chapter—one that’s more polished, more accessible, and more ambitious!

What’s New in Version 1.0

Pax Dei version 1.0 brings several exciting updates that make the game more polished and enjoyable. One of the biggest changes is the way death works. Players no longer need to do corpse runs in Home Valleys, and the penalties for dying are now the same in both PvE and PvP zones. This helps create a more balanced and fair experience for everyone.

When a player dies, they lose 20% of their stackable items, and their equipped gear takes a durability hit—10% in regular zones and up to 40% in PvP areas. These changes make death more meaningful without being overly punishing. The game worlds have also been wiped clean, giving all players a fresh start and a chance to explore from the beginning.

Version 1.0 also introduces some helpful features for new and returning players. Founder’s Pack rewards include:

  • extra character slots,
  • plot tokens,
  • premium status,
  • Grace currency to get started.

Players can now customize their character’s appearance for free after creation, which adds more flexibility and fun.

The update enhances social and strategic gameplay with clans for collaboration, improved crafting tools and recipes, and new Feudal Shrines offering unique powers and lore-based challenges.

Plus, the game now runs through Steam, making login easier and smoother. Founders even have the option to gift a copy of the game to a friend until November 16.

In short, here’s what Pax Dei version 1.0 brings to the table with its latest updates and improvements:

  • You don’t need to do corpse runs in Home Valleys anymore.
  • Death penalties are now the same in PvE and PvP zones.
  • When you die, 20% of your stackable items are lost.
  • Your equipped gear loses 10% durability, or up to 40% in PvP areas.
  • All game worlds have been reset for a fresh start.
  • Founders get rewards like extra character slots, plot tokens, premium status, and Grace currency.
  • You can change your character’s appearance for free after creating it.
  • Joining clans and discovering Feudal Shrines with unique powers.
  • Crafting is smoother with better tools and recipes.
  • The game has received general improvements and bug fixes.
  • Pax Dei now uses Steam for login instead of its own launcher.
  • Founders can gift a free copy of the game through Steam until November 16.

Conclusion

Pax Dei 1.0 isn’t just a Steam launch – it’s a fresh beginning for a game built with its community at heart. With smoother gameplay, exciting new features, and a rich fantasy sandbox world ready to explore, now is the perfect time to jump in. Longtime fans will feel right at home, and new players can dive into the adventure from day one. The journey ahead looks brighter than ever!