Multiplayer

Games in our Multiplayer category are multiplayer online games that share some but not all mechanics in common with traditional MMORPGs. Generally, their “massive” nature is contested. They frequently include OARPGs, online shooters, online strategy games, mobile MMOs, and other pseudo-MMOs that optionally provide single-player, offline, or custom-server support. We formerly categorized Multiplayer titles as “Not So Massively” games. You may also be interested in our MOBA category for PvP-centric arena battlers. [Follow the Multiplayer Online Games category’s RSS feed]

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Betawatch: Path of Exile 2 delays its early access thanks to demons of the database

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Look, I have to ask: Does Path of Exile 2 have a whole lot of demons in it? I haven't really played the game,...

Polish survival game Tomorrow: MMO Nuclear Quest launches on mobile

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Looking for a Fallout-like experience on mobile with a modicum of MMO design to it? Polish studio Rage Quit Games just launched Tomorrow: MMO...

Farm Together 2 has pumped out over 50 updates since its early access launch five months ago

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Way back in May, we covered the launch of cozy multiplayer farming game Farm Together 2, the sequel to - you guessed it -...

The Stream Team: Soaring into the open beta test of Monster Hunter Wilds

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At long last, MOP's Chris is finally in Monster Hunter Wilds! He's been waiting for this day for a long time, and even if...

War Thunder marks 12 years with a new cinematic trailer and events that award free tanks

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Today, November 1st, marks the 12th anniversary for War Thunder, which means Gaijin Entertainment is ready to celebrate big time with some events, a...

NetEase’s Destiny Rising officially enters closed alpha today – here’s how to sign up

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If you are among those Destiny players who really wanted a Destiny game on your phone, then your moment is fast approaching, as NetEase...

Pixel art MMO Necesse is adding a new adventure journal and better crafting stations in today’s update

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Back in August, we covered a new-to-us pixel art MMO called Necesse. The game, which allows servers of hundreds of people, had been in...

World of Warships teams up with Star Trek again with Picard, Borg, and Spock

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World of Warships is back in cahoots with Star Trek, of all franchises, supposedly under the assumption that a ship is a ship, even...

Loftia targets alpha testing by the end of this year and early access at the end of 2025

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Since last year we've been keeping eyes on the "mediumly multiplayer" cozy title Loftia, a life sim RPG that puts players into a colorful...

Active Matter is a PvPvE ‘mind-bending tactical hardcore shooter’ heading for closed beta by year’s end

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If there was any doubt about what the new bandwagon in multiplayer gaming is, let the arrival of another upcoming PvPvE extraction game dissolve...

Ubisoft stealth-launches its NFT figurine PvP tactical battler Champions Tactics

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Last year we first reported on Ubisoft's third attempt at making NFTs and gaming work with the creation of Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, a...

Massively on the Go: Pokemon Go’s November looks overstuffed and underseasoned

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Ah yes, November. The month of my favorite feasting holiday! Pokemon Go is hoping to deliver a feast of its own this month, but......

The Stream Team: A parade of pumpkins plus a maze in the annual Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival

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Last year, Massively OP's MJ discovered the neatest little Halloween game to explore and enjoy, but she could only do so for a short...

The Stream Team: Tinkering with multi-ton nuclear walking tanks for funsies in MechWarrior 5 Clans

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MOP's Chris isn't exactly the most industrious sort of person. In fact, he should be kept as far away from toolboxes as possible. However,...

Destiny 2’s Halloween-y Festival of the Lost brings new weapons and sells a witchypoo outfit

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Wizards hate this one trick for becoming a magic-wielding powerhouse! All you need to do is put on a floppy hat and bam -...

EVE Online’s multiplayer mobile-only 4X strategy game EVE Galaxy Conquest officially releases

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Are you ready for a second mobile game from the EVE Online universe? Stop answering, it's already happened: Say hello to EVE Galaxy Conquest,...

Fntastic is hosting a map-making contest for its revised prop hunting game, and no, players won’t get paid

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Remember last month when developer Fntastic said it wouldn't use volunteer labor to build its upcoming prop hunting rehash game Items? The studio is...

The Stream Team: Seeking out crash sites and settlements to loot in Elite Dangerous

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MOP's Chris is once again heading out into the galaxy of Elite: Dangerous with his best friend to seek out trash! All right, maybe...

Nightingale suffers second round of layoffs in two weeks as staff say the game’s early access will continue

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Last week, we covered some unfortunate news for co-op sandbox Nightingale when we learned that its studio, Tencent-backed Inflexion, had abruptly closed down its...

RIP Harry Potter Magic Awakened – NetEase officially killed it off last night

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It’s never easy to say goodbye to an MMO – especially one that you’ve personally spent every day playing since launch. Of course, we’ve...