Summary
Amazon Games and NCSoft are cracking down on bots in its newly-released MMOThrone and Liberty. Massively multiplayer online games are continuously plagued by these automated accounts, andThrone and Libertyis proving to be no exception, with tons of bad actors already negatively impacting the game’s economy.
Throne and Libertyfollowed a particularly unique path towards launch, initially announced in 2011 as a new title in the long-runningLineagegame series. Following countless delays, the title was renamedProject TLin 2017 before being announced asThrone and Libertyin 2022, with Amazon acquiring the MMO’s publishing rights in 2023. The game was released in the Americas, Europe, and Japan on October 1, with the game’s peak concurrent player count on Steam sitting at an impressive 336,300 users. While many MMO fans are enjoyingThrone and Liberty’s PvP actionand narrative, the title is already suffering from damaging fallout caused by bot accounts.
In a Twitter post made on the game’s official account, the developers ofThrone and Libertyannounced that accounts suspected of operating bots were actively being banned. Additionally, the team promised to continue monitoring activity and taking action against those negatively impacting the player experience. Botting, hacking, and cheating in any way is clearly forbidden by Amazon Games' code of conduct, which asks players not to use any programs that grant an unfair advantage. While it’s impossible for afree-to-play game likeThrone and Libertyto rid itself of these problematic players entirely, many fans are applauding the developer’s efforts during the early days of the title.
Throne and Liberty Devs Begin to Purge Bot Accounts
Unfortunately, bots have been a major issue in every Amazon MMO, includingLost ArkandNew World. Although the developers ofThrone and Libertyseem dedicated to booting as many of these troublemakers as they can, many in the community remain skeptical, with some pointing out thatLost Arkis still dealing with bot issuesnearly three years after its launch. Many fans of the game have postulated that Steam user verification or linking to an Amazon account could help prevent botting, though these measures could potentially frustrate the average player.
Only a few weeks after launch,Throne and Libertyhas already found a dedicated fanbase despite its growing pains. With a focus onguild-based gameplayand an expansive fantasy world to explore, the title is welcoming to both PvP and PvE players alike. Time will tell whether the ongoing bot bans will successfully stem the tide of cheaters, but many in the community are hoping for a chance to experience the title without the issues they cause.
Throne and Liberty
WHERE TO PLAY
Join the battle and immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of THRONE AND LIBERTY, a free-to-play game that revolves around guild-focused combat. Engage in thrilling battles against dozens to thousands of other players and fantastic creatures in group battles and massive Castle Sieges. Quick thinking and active decision-making are critical because every choice you make in the ever-changing world of Solisium carries weight and directly shapes your gameplay experience.THRONE AND LIBERTY captures the essence of classic MMORPGs while introducing new gameplay elements, adding depth and excitement at every turn. Choose your dual-weapon loadout to customize your approach on the battlefield, or morph into creatures of the land, water, and sky to traverse the vast and seamless world, or even take temporary control of a defeated boss to turn the tide of battle in your favor. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure where you’ll need to gather your guild, prepare for battle, and claim the throne.
