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]

Kickstarted VR MMO Zenith officially goes into maintenance mode

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It's the end of the road for Zenith, more or less, as its small indie team announced that the virtual reality MMO is going...

The Daily Grind: What’s an underrated MMORPG that deserves more love?

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I find that when people grow bored with their MMOs and start searching around for alternative entertainment, often they're looking for the less-than-obvious answer....

The Stream Team: Summer sun and fun in AQ3D

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The heat is really bearing down in Massively OP's MJ, so she's going to enjoy cooling off at the beach -- even if only...

Here’s how to access Pantheon’s July beta test for free, courtesy of Visionary Realms

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Pantheon's big announcement this week - that it's officially launching into early access in December after years of testing and crowdfunding - was accompanied...
Please stop reminding me that this game exists.

Betawatch: Throne & Liberty preps for open beta on July 18

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After significant delays, Throne & Liberty is heading into open beta on July 18th, and there's a whole rundown of how players can take...

Legend of Ares, a PvP MMO from the mid-2000s, will relaunch next month

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Legend of Ares probably isn't an MMORPG that any of you remember. It was a PvP-centric MMO from the mid-2000s that failed to gain...

Multiplayer dungeon crawler Dungeonborne launches into early access next week

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We want to welcome to the site another new title today, Dungeonborne, as it sits on the cusp of its early access launch next...

Did you know that World of Warcraft is adding an arachnophobia mode?

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We totally understand that spiders aren't everyone's cup of tea, especially if they're in your tea, perhaps doing a backstroke while looking up at...

‘The era of the big raid has returned,’ superhero MMORPG Ship of Heroes declares

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If you're tuning into Ship of Heroes for the raiding scene, Heroic Games aims to support your playstyle, as it's made abundantly clear in...
in awe at the size of this build

Dual Universe has finished producing its physical Kickstarter rewards

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If you've been waiting for your physical Kickstarter rewards from Dual Universe, it may feel as though you've been waiting for half of forever,...
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Bitcraft explains the precise mechanics of starting and maintaining an Empire

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A SCENE UNFOLDING IN BITCRAFT POST-LAUNCH: Exemplar: "Good people of this settlement, I am Exemplar, your emperor!" Costello: "Well I didn't vote for you." Exemplar: "I -...
doin a yell

World of Warcraft launches the pre-patch for The War Within on July 23

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On July 23rd, World of Warcraft will be patched with the prelude to the upcoming The War Within expansion, and players will immediately experience...

Pax Dei devs talk communication, transparency, updates, and… horses?

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Mainframe Industries has released a long post on both social media and Discord explaining to Pax Dei fans just what's going on with the...
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WoW Factor: Blizzard started listening to World of Warcraft players for a reason its leadership doesn’t want to say

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I have a few different conflicting thoughts when it comes to the most recent interview with World of Warcraft game director Ion Hazzikostas, or...

Dungeons and Dragons Online delays Magic of Myth Drannor expansion to August 14

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Standing Stone Games has a bit of bad news for Dungeons and Dragons Online players: Its Magic of Myth Drannor expansion has been delayed...

Star Citizen showcases alpha 3.24’s Blockade Runner event and delayed cargo freight gameplay

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Star Citizen looks to be spooling up its hype drives for the sci-fi sandbox's next alpha build, starting off with this week's Inside Star...

Corepunk coming to early access on November 26th, still requires ‘significant polishing in all directions’

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Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen isn't the only MMO that surprised us this week with an early access release announcement. After years of troubled...

The Daily Grind: Which MMOs are best at letting you bring the player, not the class?

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It was MOP's Eliot who put the ol' canard about bringing the player not the class in my head again recently, thanks to his...

The Stream Team: Fighting Fey with Fey in Dungeons & Dragons Online

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With Hyrsam's needle -- and therefore his immortality -- in hand, Massively OP's MJ is ready to confront the Archefey to retrieve the Codex...
aw hell

Massively Overthinking: How often do you play human MMO characters when you have other choices?

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I've been thinking about this question a bit lately, partly owing to Stars Reach and partly to Project Gorgon. Playable Worlds says Stars Reach...