PC MMORPG new servers, class builds and starter packs
We track launches. We write the guides you need in your first week. And we keep a list of every free starter bonus worth claiming, across Lineage 2 Essence, Throne and Liberty, Black Desert Online and Lost Ark.
New here? Start with the Mint starter guide.
New server radar
All tracked launches →Server “Mint”: new player opening
Fresh server, everyone starts at level 1. Free 3-star spellbook for new characters. Best entry point for returning players.
Is Throne and Liberty worth starting?
Who should join late, who should wait for a fresh server, and what the guild-driven endgame really demands.
Seasonal servers explained
Why new players should almost always start on a seasonal server instead of a standard one.
Class & build guides
All 20 guides →Lineage 2 Essence New Server Mint: Complete Starter Guide
Everything you need to start on the new Lineage 2 Essence server Mint. Character creation, the 3-star spellbook gift, early leveling, auto-hunt setup and first-week priorities.
Rose Vain Update Overview: Blood Rose, Glassia and What Changed
A practical summary of the Lineage 2 Essence Rose Vain update: the Blood Rose class, the guardian Glassia, class reworks, new hunting grounds and new dungeons.
Blood Rose Class Guide: Build, Skills and Where It Fits
A practical Blood Rose guide for Lineage 2 Essence: what the new class does well, how to build it, its skills after the Rose Vain rework, and whether you should reroll.
Returning to Lineage 2 Essence: How to Restart Without Wasting a Month
A restart plan for returning Lineage 2 Essence players: what changed while you were away, why a new server beats reviving an old character, and the first week in order.
Is Throne and Liberty Worth Starting in 2026?
An honest look at starting Throne and Liberty in 2026: how the early game feels, what the population situation is like for new players, and who should skip it.
Starter packs & free bonuses
All starter packs →Every new character bonus worth claiming, checked against the current in-game reward flow. Currently tracking the Lineage 2 Essence Mint new-player gift (3-star spellbook), plus seasonal and launch bonuses in Throne and Liberty, Black Desert Online and Lost Ark.
Tier lists & reviews
Full ranking →Our current ranking of the best PC MMORPGs to start in 2026, judged on how welcoming each game is to a player arriving today, not on which one has the largest population.
More PC MMORPGs we cover
All guides →Is Throne and Liberty Worth Starting in 2026?
An honest look at starting Throne and Liberty in 2026: how the early game feels, what the population situation is like for new players, and who should skip it.
Throne and Liberty: 7 Beginner Mistakes That Cost You Weeks
The beginner mistakes that slow Throne and Liberty players down most: weapon hopping, ignoring guilds, wasting upgrade materials and misreading the gear grind.
Black Desert Online: What to Do in Your First 20 Hours
A practical first-20-hours plan for Black Desert Online: what actually matters early, what can be skipped entirely, and how to avoid the classic new-player traps.
Black Desert Online Seasonal Servers Explained
How seasonal and catch-up servers work in Black Desert Online, who they are for, and why new players should almost always start there rather than on a standard server.
Lost Ark in 2026: Is It Still Worth Starting?
Whether Lost Ark is worth starting in 2026: the catch-up systems, the honest size of the raid learning curve, and the type of player the game actually rewards now.
Lost Ark: Progression Mistakes New Players Make
The Lost Ark progression mistakes that cost new players the most time: wrong gear investments, skipping catch-up paths, ignoring alts, and the solo wall.
Frequently asked questions
What is PC MMO Hub?
PC MMO Hub is an independent guide site for PC MMORPGs. We cover new server launches, class and build guides, starter packs and progression routes for games like Lineage 2 Essence, Throne and Liberty, Black Desert Online and Lost Ark.
Which PC MMORPG should a new player start in 2026?
Pick by the loop you enjoy rather than by popularity: mass PvP and guild territory for Lineage 2 Essence or Throne and Liberty, a deep solo grind with huge career systems for Black Desert Online, and best-in-class cooperative raid content for Lost Ark. A fresh server is always the best entry point in any of them.
What is the new Lineage 2 Essence server Mint?
Mint is the newest Lineage 2 Essence server. Everyone starts at level 1 with an empty inventory, clans are recruiting and the economy is still readable, which makes it the best environment for a new or returning player. New characters on Mint can claim a free 3-star spellbook after creation.
Do these guides cover mobile or console versions?
No. PC MMO Hub focuses on PC / Windows desktop MMORPGs only. Our server and starter-pack tracking is desktop-first, because that is where the communities, the addon ecosystems and the long-term progression are.
How often is the site updated?
New server entries are updated as launches are announced, and guides are revised when a game patches. Each guide shows its last-updated date.