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About Past Fate
Past Fate is an open world RPG from Icy North Games, released January 7 2026 for PC. Set in a medieval fantasy realm, it emphasizes player freedom through branching story paths and class customization. The game blends single player progression with MMO-style co op and multiplayer zones. Players cross continents hunting secrets while balancing exploration with structured quests. With a focus on character creation and world discovery, it offers a mix of solo and shared adventures in a procedurally generated landscape.
Gameplay
The core loop revolves around fast travel between randomly generated regions, combat using real time action with pause for strategy, and skill trees that adapt to playstyle. Each session involves collecting resources for crafting, completing faction-specific bounties, and battling AI enemies in zones that scale in difficulty. The multiplayer mode lets groups tackle dungeons or PvP arenas while maintaining separate progression. Combat feels weighty with melee and magic systems requiring timing, but open world navigation can feel sluggish due to loading times. The game dedicates 30% of content to side quests offering meaningful story divergences.
What Players Think
Community ratings average 78% with 62% recommending it. 68% of players complete the main story in 24.5 hours on average, though 41% abandon after 10 hours citing slow pacing. Reviewers praise the 142 unique item drops and 50 achievements (12 hours for 100% completion) but criticize inconsistent frame rates on lower end PCs. Moods tracked show 58% curiosity and 32% frustration, particularly around repetitive enemy patterns. 73% of multiplayer sessions last under 2 hours, suggesting social features feel underdeveloped compared to solo content.
PlayPile's Take
Past Fate works best for RPG fans prioritizing deep customization over polished execution. At $49.99, it offers value for completionists willing to tolerate clunky systems. The 12.3 million total playtime hours suggest staying power despite a 23% negative review rate. Skip if you prefer linear stories or expect smooth multiplayer. The 15% of players achieving full 100% completion did so by focusing on solo mode and ignoring performance hiccups in the later game zones.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
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