Anarchy Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) set in a futuristic science fiction universe. Launched in 2001 by Funcom, it allows players to create characters from various races and professions, exploring the planet Rubi-Ka while completing quests and engaging in combat with other players and creatures. The game features a unique blend of player-versus-environment (PvE) and player-versus-player (PvP) gameplay, along with a complex skill system that enables deep character customization. Anarchy Online is notable for its early adoption of a free-to-play model, which has contributed to its long-lasting community and ongoing updates.