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]

PlanetSide 2 fans seek to draw in new players to the shooter with the Bring Your Friends PlanetSide event

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We would say that it has been pretty tough to be a fan of PlanetSide 2 following the IP being sold off by Daybreak...

Cozy MMO Palia is letting us trade plushies in next week’s Fall’s Flourishes update

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Palia is back and teasing yet another update for the open beta mini-MMO: The Fall’s Flourishes Update - aka patch 0.185 - arrives on...

World of Warcraft expands dracthyr classes for its 20th birthday, plus Blizzard patches Hearthstone and Diablo IV

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Blizzard is busy this time of year, in just about every one of its online games. Let's start with World of Warcraft, as Blizzard...

Conan Exiles adds new companions and improved thrall behaviors in today’s Age of Heroes update

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Today marks the beginning of the Age of Heroes in Conan Exiles, as the latest update looks to bring new life to some of...

Ghibli-esque co-op sandbox Aloft delays early access from fall to January 2025

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Co-op sandbox fans have been eagerly awaiting the Funcom-published title Aloft all year as the Ghibli-inspired game trekked through a demo and con season....

Once Human opens a new PvE scenario that challenges players to face extreme temperatures

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If you're ready for a new PvE-focused challenge in Once Human, then you're in luck because today has brought the new Way of Winter...

MapleStory Worlds makes its soft launch as it tries to entice creators with monetary incentive programs

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Korean fans of MapleStory have already had their hands on Nexon's MapleStory Worlds since April, but now it's time for players in the Americas...

The Stream Team: Strapping in to the command couch of MechWarrior 5 Clans with a friend

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MOP's Chris and his best friend absolutely love some big stompy robots, so naturally they've been more than eager to hop in to the...

Warframe launches Warframe 1999 demo and new Halloween content for Nights of Naberus

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Digital Extremes has been buzzing about Warframe 1999 all year - and now you can finally check it out yourself thanks to the free...

Wayfinder previews The Crucible zone and teases its eighth hero ahead of October 21 launch

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When Wayfinder officially launches out of the last remnants of early access on October 21st, it's getting a huge run of new content, with...

MultiVersus’ ongoing third season releases its latest playable character: Nubia Queen of the Amazons

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While the current season of content for MultiVersus highlighted the Powerpuff Girls at launch last month, this month it's time to hail to the...
Seriously, whatever

Overwatch 2 explains the balance tweaks for tanks and DPS alike coming for Season 13

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Whether or not you care about the themes of Overwatch 2's upcoming Season 13, game director Aaron Keller hopes you care about balance changes...

Valheim brings the Bog Witch update to its public test server

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"Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble, this test build is not indicative of a final product." We're admittedly taking some artistic liberties with the classic...

Here are some of the MMORPG, MMO, and multiplayer demos waiting in this week’s Steam Next Fest

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It's one of the biggest weeks in PC gaming, when disk drives shudder in fear and digital vendors offer up their wares, previews, and...

Blizzard’s maintenance mode MOBA Heroes of the Storm just saw its third patch of the year

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Don't look now but Blizzard's long-abandoned MOBA Heroes of the Storm is getting its third patch of 2024. Keep this up and we won't...

The Stream Team: Catching up on Warframe’s Koumei and the Five Fates

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Massively OP's MJ has been looking forward to all the new content leading up to Warframe's 1999 release later this year. And the most...

Pokemon Go heralds 40-player Gigantamax battles, but Niantic is mum on global/local requirements

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Pokemon Go fans better be bracing for a big announcement and a world of confusion, as Niantic and The Pokemon Company officially announced that...

Everbloom is a cozy co-op farming sim where players grow popcorn and raise chocolate milk cows

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Where does chocolate milk come from? Well if you're living in the world of whimsy that is the upcoming co-op farming sim Everbloom, it...

NetEase officially announces mobile FPS Destiny Rising, with closed alpha starting November 1

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Last month insider reports from Bungie confirmed the existence of Destiny: Rising, a NetEase-developed mobile prequel of the multiplayer looter shooter where players control...

Not So Massively: Songs of Silence is a stylish blend of multiplayer 4X and auto-battler

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Considering I don't even do that it often, you'd be surprised how often I find interesting games just by scrolling through Steam's home page....