MMORPG

MMORPGs are massively multiplayer online roleplaying games, our core focus here on Massively OP. MMORPGs are traditionally differentiated from mere multiplayer games by their persistent worlds, massive playerbases and/or servers, customizable character development, and always-online status. [Follow the MMORPG category’s RSS feed]

Analysts say Diablo Immortal will bring financial success despite fan outrage

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Arguably the biggest thing to come out of BlizzCon 2018 was the sheer amount of unadulterated rage solicited by the announcement of Blizzard's upcoming...

The Daily Grind: What’s the most egregious example of a reskinned MMO?

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Blogger and MOP reader Serrenity penned a great piece last week discussing the practice of skinning as it pertains to casino games and mobile...

EverQuest II previews the Planes of Air and Water in anticipation of tomorrow’s Chaos Descending launch

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We're only a day away from the release of EverQuest II's 15th expansion, Chaos Descending, which will take players across the elemental planes of...

Tree of Savior is planning a major class restructuring later this month

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It's been a hot minute since we poked our noses into what cutesy MMORPG Tree of Savior is up to, and as it turns...

Camelot Unchained’s 64-bit client is functional, CSE shows off regional home islands

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What were the Camelot Unchained devs up to last week? Continuing work on rubble, the ability system, readied weapons, the particle system, armor mapping,...

‘Tenno Against Crunch’: Warframe players urge devs not to overwork on updates

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Here's a feel-good story to cap off your Veteran's Day whether you're stuck working or not: Warframe players on Reddit last week begged Digital...

Superhero MMORPGs mourn the passing of comics legend Stan Lee

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Geeks of all stripes are mourning the passing of Stan Lee today, perhaps no one more than gamers who live and breathe superhero MMOs. Over on the DC Universe Online forums, there's been an outpouring of love for the iconic Marvel superstar.
Someone hold the lamp up.

Saga of Lucimia is in love with World of Warcraft Classic

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You know who's super-duper excited that World of Warcraft Classic is becoming a thing? A competing fantasy MMO, that's who. Saga of Lucimia's dev team...
Sing a song of madness.

Wisdom of Nym: Predictions for Final Fantasy XIV’s fan festival

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Well, here we go again. This Friday is time for Final Fantasy XIV fans to sit down and find out what the next expansion...
Hoooooomebody

Path of Exile’s custom leagues are now live ahead of the expansion reveal

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Path of Exile is on fire right now, and that was before Blizzard decided to botch Diablo Immortal and drive players into Grinding Gear...

Amazon survival MMO New World reveals more and more of its alpha map

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All right, I've finally figured it out: New World's current map is basically Game of Thrones' map. Which is certainly appropriate, given the shared...

Bungie contradicts Activision disappointment in Destiny 2: Forsaken

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Players certainly seem to have been happy with Destiny 2: Forsaken, which many players have cited as a similar update in nature to the...

Fallout 76 beta: You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave

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Did you think it was possible for the bugs plaguing the no-wipe beta of Fallout 76 to get any worse? O ye, of little...

Tad Williams’ Otherland MMO rebrands as Otherland Next with Fire Isle expansion, social sandbox mode

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Way back in March, Otherland announced a big expansion called Fire Isle, themed around Chinese mythology and launching summer 2018. It didn't quite make...
Money?

The Daily Grind: What one piece of advice would you give to new MMO players in 2018?

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Over the weekend, CCP tweeted out a fun poll asking EVE Online players what advice they'd like to deliver to newbies: Insure your ship,...

MMO Week in Review: BlizzCon aftermath, LOTRO’s next big thing

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Doesn't it seem as if BlizzCon was weeks ago? Nope, just one week. So over the last seven days, the gaming community has been...

EVE Evolved: Making the most of EVE Online’s Onslaught expansion

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EVE Online's Onslaught expansion goes live in just a few days on November 13th, and it looks like it has a little bit of...

The MOP Up: Pagan Online slams ARPGs and MOBAs together

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Tack this on your list of action-RPGs to watch. Mad Head Games announced that it is developing a blend of ARPG and MOBA with...

The Stream Team: A Return to Wraeclast in Path of Exile

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With the whole Diablo Immortal dumpster fire and the looming PS4 release fresh on his mind, Massively OP's Chris has gotten the online ARPG...
Now FIGHT

Path of Exile releases patch 3.4.4, fixing bugs and improving Xbox One performance

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While Path of Exile players are still anxiously awaiting the official announcement of the next expansion and its subsequent release - slated for November...

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