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Tencent Filed New Ring of Elysium Trademark

The company submitted a trademark application for the shuttered game title in the United States this August.

Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in eSports

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Tencent submitted a new trademark application for the defunct title Ring of Elysium to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this August. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Tencent filed a new trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on August 28, 2026. The filing covers the Ring of Elysium name and a stylized triangular logo.

Why it matters

The trademark filing preserves intellectual property rights for the brand despite the fact that the game concluded its online services nearly three years ago. It remains unclear if this move signals a future revival, licensing plans, or simple brand protection.

Tencent filed for the trademark under serial number 50078820. The application encompasses gaming software, online services, esports, and virtual reality.

The players

Tencent

Tencent is a multinational technology and entertainment conglomerate that owns a vast portfolio of global gaming studios and online services.

United States Patent and Trademark Office

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is the federal agency responsible for granting patents and registering trademarks for intellectual property protection.

The details

Although Ring of Elysium originally launched on Steam on September 19, 2018, its official online services were permanently discontinued on December 1, 2023. The new application suggests potential future utility in merchandising, licensing, or commercial activities involving the intellectual property.

Timeline

  1. September 19, 2018: Ring of Elysium originally launched on Steam.

  2. September 1, 2023: Developers announced the official game termination schedule.

  3. December 1, 2023: Ring of Elysium online services were permanently discontinued.

  4. August 28, 2026: Tencent filed a new US trademark application.

Season Trajectory

The filing arrives nearly three years after the servers went dark, challenging expectations that the project was permanently abandoned by its parent company. This move suggests the brand may still hold strategic value within Tencent's broader competitive landscape.

Current players cannot access any official game servers or online content for Ring of Elysium as they have been offline since 2023. The trademark status does not currently grant users access to new gameplay, patches, or active virtual reality features.

The takeaway

Large gaming corporations often renew trademarks for defunct titles to protect their intellectual property portfolio against unauthorized third-party use. Consumers should watch for official announcements regarding potential licensing deals or merchandising before anticipating a game revival.

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Source note: This article includes information reported by TalkEsport.

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