Step into a grim fantasy world where the fate of nations hangs in the balance. Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that brings the legendary, war-torn universe of Games Workshop to life. Designed for players who crave large-scale conflict, this title focuses on the epic clash between two opposing forces: the armies of Order and the hordes of Destruction.

Experience the Intensity of Realm vs. Realm Combat

At its core, Warhammer Online is defined by its Realm vs. Realm (RvR) mechanics. Unlike traditional MMOs that focus solely on PvE, this game emphasizes player-versus-player combat across vast, detailed environments. Players can engage in various scales of conflict, ranging from small-scale Skirmishes and Battlegrounds to massive, large-scale Campaigns and Scenarios.

The gameplay is designed around group synergy and social collaboration. Whether you are invading enemy lands, besieging imposing fortresses, or sacking sprawling capital cities, victory requires coordination with your allies. The game even features social mechanics where players can improve their skills faster by training alongside others, fostering a community of warriors bound by a common cause.

Choose Your Side: Order vs. Destruction

In Warhammer Online, your allegiance is permanent on a per-server basis. You must choose to join either the Order or the Destruction faction, determining which side you will fight for in the eternal war.

  • The Order Faction: Comprised of the Empire, Dwarfs, and High Elves. These races fight to protect the realms from encroaching darkness.
  • The Destruction Faction: Comprised of the Greenskins, Chaos, and Dark Elves. These forces seek to unleash havoc and spread mutation across the world.

With 24 unique character classes available, players can tailor their combat role to suit their playstyle. Each race offers a specialized selection of roles, including tank, support, ranged DPS, and melee DPS. For example, those playing as High Elves might master the blade as a Swordmaster or wield devastating magic as an Archmage, while Chaos players might take the field as a fearsome Chosen or a powerful Magus.

Key Features of Age of Reckoning

  • Epic RvR Scenarios: Engage in diverse PvP modes including Skirmishes, Battlefields, and large-scale Campaigns.
  • Rich Lore & Setting: Explore the deeply detailed and gritty lands of the Warhammer universe, from the Bastion Stair to ancient, sprawling cities.
  • Dynamic Public Quests™: Join forces with your brothers-in-arms to tackle massive community objectives in the open world.
  • Detailed Graphics: Experience a visually impressive, high-fidelity fantasy world featuring monstrous creatures and devastating magical effects.

Who is This Game For?

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is a premier choice for fans of hardcore PvP and players who enjoy the strategic depth of large-scale warfare. If you prefer the thrill of group combat, territorial conquest, and high-stakes battles over solitary questing, this is your battlefield. It appeals to veterans of the genre looking for a more detailed, gritty alternative to more casual fantasy MMOs.

Platform: PC
Genre: Massively Multiplayer Online RPG (MMORPG)
Release Date: September 15, 2008