Earlier this week, we dished out our “best MMO trend.” Today, I want to talk about the worst trend, and really there are a lot of them. Some of them are going to win the not-so-nice awards this year, and they deserve no less.
So instead, I want to pick out one that might have escaped your notice: A bunch of MMOs jacked up their prices this year, or at least suggested they will. Albion Online, EVE Online, and RuneScape all saw price and/or subscription fee hikes in 2022, while Book of Travels plans one for early next year. Mortal Online 2 also turned on its subscription post-launch. I am not pleased at all about it, particularly Albion, since Albion’s sub is per-character. I don’t like the trend, and I hope it ends here.
What would you say was the worst MMO trend of 2022?
At the turn of every calendar year, the MassivelyOP team assembles a traditional feast of annual content for your table. We recap the year, issue awards, highlight our favorite (and least favorite) stories, and gather your opinions together to send off the last year and welcome the new one. Grab a plate and take a bite out of this year-end Daily Grind!
