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Faithful to the original. No pay-to-win.

An action MMO that preserves the classic experience and only adds quality-of-life improvements. Three game modes: Vanilla, Vanilla++ and Hardcore.

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  • Free
  • No password
  • We only use your name and email

Principles

What will not change

Project commitments that apply to every mode and every phase.

Never pay-to-win

No levels, gear, stats or shortcuts for sale. Everything is earned by playing.

Faithful to the original

Same mechanics, progression and pacing. Quality-of-life improvements do not change the balance.

4 characters per account

Up to 4 characters online at the same time with one account, officially allowed.

Multilingual

Game, community and support in Spanish, English and Portuguese.

Game modes

Three ways to play

Each mode has its own characters and progress. They will be enabled in stages during development.

Mode 01

Vanilla

The original experience, with the classic progression pace and only essential quality-of-life improvements.

Mode 02

Vanilla++

The same original foundation, with a broader set of quality-of-life improvements.

Mode 03

Hardcore

One life only. If your character dies, it is out of the game permanently.

Gallery

Screenshots

We will publish screenshots and video of the game once the client is ready.

Roadmap

Development in phases

Current project status and upcoming stages.

  1. Phase 01Now

    Closed Alpha

    • Password-free accounts
    • Servers and connectivity
    • Core combat with testers
  2. Phase 02Next

    Open Alpha

    • More slots per wave
    • First zones and quests
    • Parties and multi-character play
  3. Phase 03Later

    Beta

    • Complete early-game content
    • Balance and performance
    • Possible final progress reset
  4. Phase 04Goal

    Launch

    • Stable server
    • No more resets
    • Community events

Dates will be published in the update notes.

Updates

Development notes

Announcements and patch notes are posted on the forum.

Accounts

Password-free accounts

Sign-up works with Google. Discord will be enabled later and can be linked to the same account.

Website

Website at dbovanilla.com

The official website is available at dbovanilla.com, with an encrypted connection on every page.

Server

Alpha servers online

The test infrastructure is up and running, with daily account backups.

Server status See server status

Requirements

System requirements

Provisional, for Windows. They will be confirmed with the first client release.

Minimum

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
2 cores, 2.5 GHz
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
DirectX 12 or Vulkan compatible
Storage
5 GB available
Network
Broadband

Recommended

OS
Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor
4 cores, 3 GHz
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
GTX 1050 / RX 560 or better
Storage
5 GB available on SSD
Network
Broadband, wired

Help

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Yes. The game is free and will never be pay-to-win: no advantages of any kind are sold.

What is the difference between Vanilla, Vanilla++ and Hardcore?

Vanilla is the original experience with essential quality-of-life improvements. Vanilla++ keeps the same foundation with more quality-of-life improvements. Hardcore has one life only: if the character dies, it cannot be played again.

When can I play?

Access is granted in waves to registered players. Your access status appears in “My account”, and each wave is announced in the update notes.

Will my progress be wiped?

During Alpha and Beta there may be progress resets for testing and balancing. From launch onwards, no.

Why is there no username and password?

Because Google and Discord already protect your account with two-step verification and recovery. We never see or store your password.

What data do you store?

Only an identifier for your Google or Discord account, your display name and your email if it is verified. You can delete your account at any time from “My account”. Details in the privacy policy.

Can I play several characters at once?

Yes, up to 4 characters online per account. There is no need to create additional accounts.

Which languages is the game available in?

Spanish, English and Portuguese, for both the website and the community.

Is this an official game from any franchise?

No. DBO Vanilla is an independent project, not affiliated with any third-party studio or publisher.

Alpha sign-up

Create your account with Google or Discord.