Meridian 59 is a first-person MMORPG that launched in 2018 on PC, drawing from a legacy of classic MMO design. The game employs 2.5D visuals reminiscent of early shooter engines, contributing to its distinctive aesthetic among modern multiplayer RPGs.
Recent attention has centered on fan development efforts to preserve and modernize the game. A community developer has been working on a Unity recreation of Meridian 59, showcasing the project in action and keeping interest alive around this lesser-known entry in the MMORPG canon. While often overshadowed by more prominent genre titles, Meridian 59 maintains recognition among players familiar with the medium's formative years.
via Massively Overpowered
Who here recalls Meridian 59? Considering all of the classic MMORPGs that often come first to mind, this still-running game definitely should be mentioned in the pantheon of seminal titles, but you can also be forgiven for maybe pushing it aside thanks to its Wolfenstein-like 2.5…