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]

Trove finally rolls out its spring and summer updates on PS4, Xbox, and the Switch

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If you're a fan of Trove as I am, you're surely aware of the dark cloud that's been hanging over the console version of...

Massively OP Podcast Episode 480: Fashion is the real MMO endgame

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Justin and Bree sit for a theme show focused on MMO fashion, discussing cosmetic mechanics, monetization, armor art, cool fashion mechanics, fashion crimes, and even their favorite tips for looking stylish.
Yes, in heels. Great.

Vindictus updates with its newest character, Sanyaa, along with promotional events

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By day, an altruistic noblewoman. By night, a daring thief. At no point familiar with the concept of "pants" or "skirts." It's Sanyaa, 25th...

Papaya Play’s Brazilian Tree of Savior server opening is marked by multiple events and connection problems

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This week saw the Papaya Play version of OARPG Tree of Savior debut the all-new Kepa server for Brazilian players, and the stewards of...

Dofus kicks off a beta test for its five-years-in-the-making Unity version

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It's been five years in the making, but quirky MMO Dofus is on the cusp of switching over game engines from Flash to Unity....

Ultima Online’s latest New Legacy beta takes leveling off the rails with Divergent Paths

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Ultima Online has now run three New Legacy open beta weekends thus far as Broadsword tests out its upcoming alternative server ruleset - and...

LOTRO preps Farmer’s Faire, new legendary reward track, and progression server changes

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Dear Lord of the Rings Online players, here's a friendly word to help you prepare for a lot of things that are happening in...

PSA: WoW Remix Pandaria will be shutting down August 20

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If you've been enjoying your time in World of Warcraft Remix's Mists of Pandaria, consider this your friendly reminder that all good things must...

Fractured Online invites everyone to play free for nine days as it drops a big summons and dailies update

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Kickstarted MMORPG sandbox Fractured Online has been out of early access for three weeks now - and it's already heading into its second free-play...

Elder Scrolls Online’s U43 arrives next week with new content for the Infinite Archive

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Elder Scrolls Online is beginning its landing approach for update 43, which launches on August 19th for PC and Mac players. And while it's...

Former Pearl Abyss America CEO takes the helm of NCsoft America

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Last week we reported on Pearl Abyss America CEO Jeonghee “JJ” Jin announcing the end of her tenure after six years for "a new...

Flameseeker Chronicles: Previewing Guild Wars 2’s Janthir Wilds story, warclaw, and homesteading

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It feels like less than a year ago that Guild Wars 2 was launching its last expansion… oh wait, it was! Love it or...

The Daily Grind: If your MMO had difficulty modes, what mode would you play on?

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A few weeks back, survival sandbox Enshrouded added a new update with multiple difficulty modes, including two hardcore ones, a normal one, a relaxed...

The Stream Team: Going to Grahtwood in Elder Scrolls Online

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Now that Massively OP's MJ has finally wrapped up her home zone's story quest in Elder Scrolls Online, she can move on to the...

Indie MMORPG Eterspire adds an alpha version of a four-player party system

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You'd be forgiven for believing that a mobile MMORPG like Eterspire already had a party system in place, but that was apparently not the...

Stop Killing Games Initiative stumps for signatures to pressure EU governments

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This past April saw the formation of the Stop Killing Games initiative, a grass roots attempt by YouTuber Ross Scott to enact laws that...
Shooty bang-bang.

PlanetSide 2 dev letter promises sound update, seeks player survey input

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Few things are as satisfying in FPS games as a nice, meaty sound from a favorite weapon, and it looks as if PlanetSide 2's...
I HAVE TO RENEW MY HOUSE COME ON

Rumor: Richard Garriott says he believes he will get Ultima Online back ‘soon’

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If you enjoy some political shitposting, then you might already be following MMORPG founding father Richard Garriott on Twitter, and if so, you might...
With strong eye contact.

Wisdom of Nym: Why Dawntrail might be my favorite Final Fantasy XIV expansion in years

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Let's start this week's Wisdom of Nym by clarifying something: If you ask me if Dawntrail is the best Final Fantasy XIV expansion, I...

Zenith’s last big hurrah is in the making with Season 4: Golden Isles

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Just because Zenith is transitioning into maintenance mode doesn't mean that the virtual reality MMO is without one final big trick up its sleeve....