I like survival games because they let me live out my fantasy of leaving the computer behind forever and building a log cabin out in the woods all by my lonesome. No internet, no noisy eaters, just peace. Because isolation is so core to my dream, I rarely partake in MMOs, but Pax Dei’s free weekend has piqued my interest.
Pax Dei isn’t a new diversity programme, it’s a “social sandbox MMO” where you can build your own home, make your own clothes, and generally just live out a medieval life. The idea behind it is that everything is player-led. You can set up a market stall full of goods you’ve made yourself, from armour to flowers, and trade with other players.
When it first launched into early access back in June, 2024, a lot of the more community-focused features hadn’t been added yet, but more elements have come to the game since. One is the controversial plot token system. To build, you first need to claim a plot of land. To keep that little slice of heaven, you need plot tokens, which you can get by paying a monthly subscription. In the Steam reviews for Pax Dei—which are ‘Mixed’—a lot of people complain about it. Who wants to pay a digital landlord?
If you do give the free weekend a try and enjoy Pax Dei, you’ll be happy to learn it’s also 40% off until February 2, making it $18 (£15).
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