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CrossFire

CrossFire is a researched MMOFinder catalog entry whose broad genre and lifecycle classification was cross-checked against current public MMO/game-directory references.

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Status
Released / active
Business model
Free-to-play
Genre
MMO first-person shooter
Release
2007
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Smilegate
Publisher
Smilegate (regional publishers vary by market)
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Visual playstyle profile

MMO DNA

A visual fingerprint built from MMOFinder’s current verified catalog fields—not a review score.

PvECombat focusPvP

Team-based PvP matches are the primary focus, alongside PvE co-op modes like Zombie Mode

SoloPlay styleGroup

Team-based matches push this toward group play, though solo queueing is supported

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

Structured, map-based matches are the stronger catalog signal

TargetedCombat feelAction

Real-time FPS action combat is recorded

HousingNot recordedCraftingNot recordedTradingNot recordedControllerNot recordedPvERecordedPvPRecorded
Player fit

Why you might like it

  • One of the best-selling online first-person shooters in the world, especially dominant in Asian markets like China and Vietnam.
  • Free-to-play with a substantial amount of competitive PvP content accessible without spending money.
  • Team-based, objective-focused modes give structured, session-based competitive play rather than open-world grinding.
  • A massive, long-running global playerbase (particularly strong in Asia) has kept the game continuously active for close to two decades.
  • Frequent weapon and character skin updates keep the game's cosmetic content fresh for long-term players.
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Things to consider

  • Western population and support are significantly smaller than in Asian markets, where the game is most dominant.
  • This is a session-based competitive shooter rather than a persistent-world MMORPG, so there's no traditional character leveling or open-world exploration.
  • The cash shop and weapon/character purchases are a significant part of monetization, typical of long-running free-to-play shooters.
  • Visuals and some systems reflect the game's mid-2000s origins, even with graphical updates over the years.
  • Anti-cheat and competitive integrity have been recurring community concerns in some regional versions.
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Research record

Last checked
2026-08-28
Profile depth
Full
Source note
Historical or online-game directory entry pending deeper verification
No direct official link verified in the current record.
Profile verification

What MMOFinder has checked

6/6documented areas
  • Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
  • Gameplay mediaNo reliable locally hosted gameplay screenshot is currently available.Unavailable
  • Source trail2 linked sources are recorded for review.Verified
  • Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 28, 2026.Verified

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Combat matchWolfTeamBoth cataloged with Not yet verifiedGenre & settingWolf TeamBoth cataloged as Online shooterShared featuresWarmodeCatalog features have since divergedBusiness modelTribes: AscendAlternative profile where no exact model match is recorded

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Game history

CrossFire timeline

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  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Released

  3. 2026-08-16
    Research checked

    Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.

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Media

CrossFire screenshots & gameplay

Two verified gameplay images for a quick look at the game in action.

Source: YouTube gameplay video

Gameplay, availability and research notes

CrossFire is cataloged by MMOFinder as a MMO first-person shooter. Its recorded status is Released / active, while the business model is listed as Free-to-play. MMOFinder records its release year as 2007. Current platform data lists Windows. The profile keeps uncertain fields explicit so incomplete research is not presented as established game information.

Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Real-time tactical FPS combat in team-based PvP matches with PvE co-op modes. Discovery tags on the record include Online Game, Catalog. The developer field lists Smilegate, and the publisher field lists Smilegate (regional publishers vary by market). Together these catalog fields help distinguish this title from similarly named games and provide useful inputs for MMOFinder’s filtering and comparison tools.

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