Irth Online
Irth Online was a fantasy MMORPG released commercially in November 2005 by developer Magic Hat Software, its first and only project. Set on the world of Irth, players joined one of three warring civilizations — the snowy Arcadians, swampy Morbus, or tropical Mezoteks — locked in a millennium-long conflict, or a fourth neutral, non-PvP civilization that survived through commerce instead of combat. The huge world supported varied transportation including mounts, airships, and teleportation, and combat blended skill, strategy, and magic. The game shut down and was last live in March 2008.
Platform availability
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- Status
- Closed; last live in March 2008
- Business model
- Subscription (one-time purchase plus $13.95/month)
- Genre
- Fantasy MMORPG
- Platforms
- Windows
- Developer
- Magic Hat Software
- Publisher
- Magic Hat Software
- Profile
- Full
MMO DNA
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Both PvE and PvP are recorded
Leans toward group-oriented play
A structured, quest-driven themepark experience
Traditional targeted combat
Why you might like it
- Skill and combat-driven conflict between three warring PvP civilizations (Arcadians, Morbus, Mezoteks) plus a neutral non-PvP commerce faction, blending strategy and magic
- Recorded features include competitive PvP, PvE content, player trading.
- Developed by Magic Hat Software.
Things to consider
- Closed; last live in March 2008
- Sourced from GameZone launch press release, GameSpot, and a Menasoft developer retrospective; treat details as a research summary rather than a live, first-hand playtest.
- Business models, features and community size for older or lesser-known titles can drift quickly — verify current status before investing real money or time.
Research record
- Last checked
- 2026-09-06
- Profile depth
- Full
- Source note
- GameZone launch press release, GameSpot, and a Menasoft developer retrospective
What MMOFinder has checked
- Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
- Gameplay mediaNo reliable gameplay screenshot is currently available.Unavailable
- Source trailA research source note is recorded, but no direct source URL is currently linked.Partial
- Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 25, 2026.Verified
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Irth Online relationship map
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Irth Online timeline
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- —Released
MMOFinder records Irth Online as released in —.
- CurrentCatalog status
Closed in early 2008
- 2026-08-16Research checked
Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.
Irth Online screenshots & gameplay
Two verified gameplay screenshots for a quick look at the game in action.
Gameplay, availability and research notes
Irth Online Irth Online was a fantasy MMORPG released commercially in November 2005 by developer Magic Hat Software, its first and only project. Set on the world of Irth, players joined one of three warring civilizations — the snowy Arcadians, swampy Morbus, or tropical Mezoteks — locked in a millennium-long conflict, or a fourth neutral, non-PvP civilization that survived through commerce instead of combat. The huge world supported varied transportation including mounts, airships, and teleportation, and combat blended skill, strategy, and magic. The game shut down and was last live in March 2008.
The lifecycle record is Closed; last live in March 2008, with verified platforms of Windows. MMOFinder lists Magic Hat Software as developer and Magic Hat Software as publisher.
The guidance and platform availability above were checked on 2026-09-06 against the linked sources (GameZone launch press release, GameSpot, and a Menasoft developer retrospective). Continue through Similar Games, filter the MMO database, or compare profiles side by side.
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