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Brighter Shores

Free-to-play episodic fantasy MMORPG

A new MMORPG from RuneScape co-creator Andrew Gower, built around episodes, professions and puzzle-like quests.

  • Free-to-play
  • MMO
  • Episodic fantasy MMORPG
  • PC
  • Released Nov 2024

by Fen Research

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Brighter Shores is a free-to-play episodic fantasy MMORPG on PC, made by Fen Research.

Price
Free to play
Released
6 Nov 2024
On Steam now
195

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#24 in Top Rated
Overall8.0out of 10
Staff8.0official
Reviewers–0 reviews
Community–0 votes

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COMBAT PROFESSION TIP in Brighter Shores! - Brighter Shores QUICK TIP! Graphic · 5.2K views · Nov 6, 2024
Brighter Shores PvP & Open Beta Confirmed | New MMORPG from Creator of RuneScape OSRS Paraborn · 1.4K views · Aug 21, 2024
Brighter Shores | PvP and Early Access Confirmed! Mezigoto · 328 views · Aug 20, 2024
Should Runescape's New Competitor Brighter Shores Have PvP? TheBrighterMan · 396 views · May 28, 2024

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Devlog Andrew Gower Answers Questions IN GAME... Brighter Shores Biggest Combat Update Yet! bigcheezit · Aug 3, 2026 Devlog Runescape Creator Andrew Gower ANSWERS - Raids and PVP In Brighter Shores! bigcheezit · Dec 11, 2024 Devlog Brighter Shores READY To Be The BEST MMORPG In 2024... bigcheezit · Aug 23, 2024 Devlog Runescape Creator ANSWERS FREQUENT QUESTIONS About Brighter Shores PVP, BETA AND MORE! (New MMORPG) bigcheezit · Aug 20, 2024 Devlog Will Brighter Shores Have PVP? (New MMORPG By RuneScape Creator Andrew Gower) bigcheezit · Apr 26, 2024

About

Brighter Shores is a fantasy MMORPG from Fen Research, the studio of RuneScape co-creator Andrew Gower. The world is split into episodes, each with its own professions, combat and quests, and puzzle-like quests sit alongside skilling and fighting. It is in Early Access on Steam and free to play, with an optional premium membership that opens up more of the world.

Brighter Shores FAQ

Is Brighter Shores free to play?

Yes. Brighter Shores is free to play: you can download it and play without paying. It makes money from an optional shop.

Is Brighter Shores on Steam?

Yes, Brighter Shores is on Steam.

How many people play Brighter Shores?

195 people were playing Brighter Shores on Steam when we checked, within the last two hours. That counts Steam only, so the real number across every platform is higher.

Does Brighter Shores have a Discord?

We don't have an official Discord invite for Brighter Shores yet. If you run one, claim this page and add it.

What platforms is Brighter Shores on?

Brighter Shores is on PC.

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