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Create a D&D hero, battle through Faerûn’s quests and dungeons with action combat, and face Valindra’s invading army.
Released 05 Dec 2013
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Neverwinter is a free, action MMORPG based on the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game. Epic stories, action combat and classic roleplaying await those heroes courageous enough to enter the fantastic world of Neverwinter!
Developed by Cryptic Studios · Published by Arc Games









Neverwinter is a free-to-play multiplayer RPG set in the Dungeons & Dragons world of Faerûn. Create an adventurer and take on the role of a hero defending Neverwinter from the Lich Queen Valindra’s army.
Follow quests through D&D locations, uncover stories and secrets, and fight monsters and other enemies. Combat centers on attacks, abilities, movement, and dodging, with timing and positioning shaping encounters.
Play alone or alongside other players, including in dungeons. Quests and campaigns structure your progress, while character development includes equipment, mounts, companions, and class choices.
Players who enjoy Neverwinter often praise its active combat, Dungeons & Dragons setting, story, and class-based characters. Some also value playing quests solo or tackling dungeons with friends, and long-time players recall strong guild and community experiences. Other reviewers say that later progression can become repetitive and grind-heavy, and criticize monetization for speeding up or easing that progression.

The Lich Queen Valindra has declared war on the people of Neverwinter and it’s up to you and your fellow heroes to push back her army of darkness. Create your very own adventurer and experience the Forgotten Realms like never before. Explore both classic Dungeons & Dragons locations, battle iconic enemies, and uncover the many treasures and secrets these lands hold, whether solo or with friends. Start your adventure now for free!
Explore and defend Neverwinter, one of the most beloved cities in the Forgotten Realms from Dungeons & Dragons, completely free!
Whether you play table-top or immerse yourself in Dungeons & Dragons novels, experience iconic locations, classes and encounters - with both heroes and villains - on your journey through Faerûn.
Move swiftly and boldly through encounters to maximize your effectiveness. Every attack, ability, and dodge will require planning, reflexes, and precise execution.

| Platforms | Windows |
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| Players | 1–20 |
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| Multiplayer | Neverwinter is an MMO with online co-op and online PvP. It supports solo play for much of the game, but reviews describe dungeons, skirmishes, raids/trials, PvP, guilds, and other endgame content as multiplayer-focused. One review explicitly states skirmishes and dungeons use 5-player parties, and another mentions open-world PvE events with up to 20 players. |
| Multiplayer & mods | Steam features list includes a level editor. Reviews do not describe current multiplayer mod support or how user-created content affects multiplayer. |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 74/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |