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]

In space, no one can transmit illness.

EVE Online player makes a 1 million PLEX bid for charity

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Last week, we reported on a PLEX for GOOD charity event being run by EVE Online to benefit the Australian brush fires victims. That...

The Daily Grind: What’s the oldest MMO character you’ve ever picked back up?

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Recently, I have found myself back in Neverwinter -- and quite enjoying myself! But what was really strange about this return is that I...
Goopy?

Following studio layoffs, Frostkeep is sunsetting Rend in one week

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Earlier this month, we reported on layoffs of unknown size at Rend developer Frostkeep Studios. Now, the studio has admitted that it'll be closing...
Critters.

Betawatch: Temtem moves into early access with just a bit of shakiness

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Oh, Temtem, things looked fine when you were waiting to go into early access. You even had a cute trailer! And then you got...
We built a very good house or something.

Bless Unleashed shares open PvP changes and casts a spotlight on the PvP-minded Court of Ravens Union

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Around mid-December, the devs of Bless Unleashed explained that the game's open PvP was due for some changes and outlined a few of them....

Korean MMORPG Summoners War: Chronicle launches globally in 2020

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We're positive you won't remember this because we sure didn't, but at G-Star way back in 2017, Com2uS trotted a bunch of its new...

ArcheAge looks back at 2019’s updates and unveils the second season of the ArchePass

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While 2019 was certainly a bouncy one for ArcheAge and especially ArcheAge Unchained, Gamigo Group would rather accentuate the positive by looking at the...

MMO Business Roundup: Tencent, Ubisoft, Rockstar, energy, Creativerse, and Cold Iron Studios

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Welcome back to another roundup of MMO (and MMO-adjacent) industry news! Tencent: Just before Funcom and Tencent announced the Chinese gaming giant was angling to...
For a CLOWN in the CLOWN HOUSE

Albion Online is fixing up Elite Dungeon loot and fame along with Hideout issues

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The Queen update for Albion Online is a big one; it's arguably something of a killer. Unfortunately it also killed a few things it really...

Get your PvP on with Elder Scrolls Online’s Midyear Mayhem event

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Just a month ago we were all about peace on earth and presents and goodwill. Well, that's over now. Now you have to scramble...

Saga of Lucimia announces tentative launch date of Q4 2021

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Over the course of 2019, Saga of Lucimia went relatively quiet on the publicity front. It closed its pre-order store for stage two of...

Grimdark MMO Mad World resurfaces with new updates and explanations for alpha delays

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You folks remember Mad World, right? The isometric, grimdark Jandisoft MMO that's missed several testing and Steam deadlines now? Back in November, the team...
Nothing else has worked.

WoW Factor: Oh no, Visions of N’zoth is real bad

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Based on a wholly informal poll based on what's going around the community right now, I've compiled most of the agreed-upon positives for the...

WoW Classic’s Alterac Valley is getting camping, premade, and honor changes

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Ah, Alterac Valley. You were so much fun in World of Warcraft back in the day! And yet it seemed as if Blizzard was...

The Daily Grind: Which MMO offered the best PvE experience in 2019?

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PvE content is pretty much considered a given in MMORPGs: Even games without virtual combat usually pit the player against something environmental, whether it's...

Massively Overthinking: The one about MMORPG content roadmaps

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You know what word I love to hear from MMORPG developers? Roadmap. If you're a millennial or older, you surely remember roadtrip life before...

Profane is a full-loot open PvP sandbox of territorial domination

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Maybe you're among those who are upset at New World's shifting focus and you're wondering where your next fully open PvP MMO is. Perhaps...

Aion NA invites players back to Katalam with a new battleground and instances on January 29

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NA players of Aion are being beckoned to Katalam with the game's upcoming update. How do I know they're being aimed in Katalam's direction?...
Someone's dropping a hit single.

Blade & Soul’s 4th anniversary event includes the new Hunter’s Refuge

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Wait, we've had Blade & Soul for four years now? That doesn't seem right, but it is in fact correct, as evidenced by several things...

The Stream Team: Giving Guardian a go in BDO

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Massively OP's MJ has never been a big fan of melee classes, but Black Desert Online's Valkyrie has been an exception. Can lightning strike...

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