Secret World Legends
Free-to-play MMO with supernatural conspiracies and investigative quests
Funcom · Released Jul 31, 2017
- Reviews
- Mixed
- 67% of 9,701
- Recent reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 71% of 14 in 30 days
- Players
- 37
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update on Steam
- 6 years ago
- Mar 19, 2020
Metacritic: 76/100 (critic reviews)
What is Secret World Legends?
Secret World Legends is a free-to-play, shared-world action RPG set in a modern world threatened by supernatural forces. You travel between real-world-inspired locations, fight with weapons and supernatural powers, and solve mysteries through story missions, either alone or with other players.
For you if...
- +you enjoy supernatural conspiracies and dark, story-heavy settings
- +you want an MMO story you can play solo
- +you like mixing weapons and supernatural abilities in combat
Not for you if...
- −you prefer quests without detective work or puzzles
- −you dislike grinding for gear in an MMO
What players say
67% of 9,701 reviews are positive · 71% of 14 in the last 30 days
Players praise the supernatural setting, writing, and investigation quests. Common complaints include a small player base, crashes and bugs, and changes to character builds and monetization compared with the original version.
Players over time
▲ +8% vs a month agoPlayers online on Steam, one sample a day.
Highest since Sep 2026: 55 players on Oct 20, 2026.
Show the data
| Day | Players |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 39 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 40 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 40 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 34 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 44 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 33 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 29 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 29 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 25 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 39 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 44 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 46 |
Screenshots and trailer
Secret World Legends system requirements
Minimum: HD3850, 2 GB RAM, 6.4 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Windows 10 / Windows XP (SP 1) / Vista (SP 1) / Windows 7 (SP 1)
- Processor
- 2.6 GHZ Intel Core 2 DUO or equivalent AMD CPU
- Graphics
- nVidia 8800 series 512 VRAM or better/Radeon HD3850 512MB or better
- Memory
- At least 2GB RAM for Windows XP / 3GB Ram for Windows Vista and Windows 7
- Storage
- 6.4GB Download (13.7 on Disk)
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 64 bit is highly-recommended
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 3.0Ghz or equivalent
- Graphics
- Nvidia GTX 560 Ti 1Gb
- Memory
- 6GB
- Storage
- 6.4GB Download (13.7 on Disk)
Does Secret World Legends have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: co-op online; PvP online; MMO. There is no single-player mode.
Does Secret World Legends run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
- Not supported on SteamOS
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Full audio: English, French, German.
Does Secret World Legends use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- MMORPG
- Massively Multiplayer
- Lovecraftian
- RPG
- Horror
- Story Rich
- Conspiracy
- Open World
- Action
- Free to Play
- Supernatural
- Mythology
- Adventure
- Exploration
- Multiplayer
- Puzzle
Recent updates
- Mar 19, 2020 · Update 2.3.5 Patch Notes (Spring Equinox 2020)
- Feb 13, 2020 · Update 2.3.4 (Valentine's 2020)
3 DLC available.