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Anarchy Online

Funcom's 2001 sci-fi MMO on the planet Rubi-Ka: deep, number-heavy character building, implants and nano programs, and a famously dense, old-school systems layer.

Known forOld-school sci-fi theorycrafting

Anarchy Online at a glance

Type
MMORPG
Play on
Windows
Cost
Free to play · optional subscription
Commitment
Long, deliberate sessions

Who Anarchy Online is for

  • A convincing sci-fi setting
  • Plenty of long-range goals
  • A rewarding climb toward stronger gear
  • Progression built around teams
  • Classes with real identity

Know before you play

Very dated and notoriously hard to learn, with a small veteran population and the same uncertain Funcom future as Secret World Legends.

Anarchy Online FAQ

What kind of game is Anarchy Online?

Anarchy Online is a MMORPG. Funcom's 2001 sci-fi MMO on the planet Rubi-Ka: deep, number-heavy character building, implants and nano programs, and a famously dense, old-school systems layer.

Is Anarchy Online free to play?

Anarchy Online's cost model: Free to play · optional subscription. You can start playing without paying.

What platforms can you play Anarchy Online on?

Anarchy Online is available on Windows.

Can you play Anarchy Online solo?

Partly. Anarchy Online can be played solo for a while, but it opens up most with a group or guild.

Does Anarchy Online have PvP?

PvP is a minor part of Anarchy Online; most players spend their time on PvE and other activities.

What should you know before playing Anarchy Online?

Very dated and notoriously hard to learn, with a small veteran population and the same uncertain Funcom future as Secret World Legends.

What games are similar to Anarchy Online?

If you like Anarchy Online, try EverQuest, Monsters & Memories or Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen.

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