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]

Star Citizen talks up plans for more updates to the neglected Arena Commander module

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The Arena Commander portion of Star Citizen often seems like the red-headed stepchild of the game, particularly as CIG's focus has primarily been on...

Dauntless and Fae Farm studio Phoenix Labs just bought itself out

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Dauntless developer Phoenix Labs is making another huge move this week, as it's apparently secured investment that will allow its management to buy it...

Swords ‘n Magic and Stuff downsizes to a two-person team after a tumultuous 2022

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Michael Kocha, the head developer of Kindred Games' multiplayer RPG Swords 'n Magic and Stuff, has had a very busy few months. Kocha offers...

The Cycle Frontier hypes its first flying monster, coming in season 3 on March 29

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"It's big, it's bad, and it's flying" - and it's headed into The Cycle: Frontier. We're talking about the giant PvE monster called the...

Path of Exile will let players who go offline remain in their party for a limited time

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Every MMORPG player has experienced that dreadful moment when their connection to a game decided to get suddenly and randomly severed, followed by the...

Star Citizen’s January dev report details new vehicle work, player skills, and NPCs learning how grenades work

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"When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend," goes the classic bit of military humor, but it apparently took the enemy...

Destiny 2 takes a deep-dive into weapon updates coming in Lightfall’s Season 20

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A new expansion for Destiny 2 means there will be a new season, which also means that there will be changes to how weapons...

The Sims 5 will be multiplayer – but not an MMO

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To those holding a torch of hope that The Sims 5 might be The Sims Online incarnate, Maxis has some bad news for you...

Frozen Flame adds new Dragon’s Grove islands, a golem boss, and spears to poke it with

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Are you a fan of long pointy sticks? Then your weapon of choice is now available in the multiplayer survival RPG Frozen Flame as...

Dauntless will let players form bonds with Ramsgate NPCs during this year’s Saint’s Bond Valentine’s event

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Do you fawn over Lady Luck? Do you dote on Dr. Priyani? Are you a Moyra stan? Then your unrequited love for these Dauntless...

Dysterra announces a free weekend on Steam, launches Season 2 update with new maps, weapons, and items

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Dysterra might have made its early access release just this past November, but it apparently is rushing forward into Season 2, which is the...

Ex-DICE alumni have formed a new studio focused on making a co-op online RPG built for small populations

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After years working on the Star Wars Battlefront and Battlefied games, a small team headed by former DICE directors and featuring several ex-DICE employees...

Massively on the Go: A guide to Pokemon Go’s February events

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Ah, February: the season of chocolate. Even Splatoon 3 is fighting over it. But remember, the more chocolate you eat, the more calories that you...

Overwatch 2 brings back Overwatch Credits for its third season

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In last night's letter to the Overwatch 2 community, Blizzard took some time to evaluate how Season 2 of the team shooter went and...

The Crew 3 aka The Crew Motorfest launches player testing today

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The rumors and teases were true: The Crew franchise is getting another sequel in the form of The Crew Motorfest - essentially The Crew...
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EA is sunsetting Apex Legends Mobile, canceling Battlefield mobile game

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Electronic Arts delivered its Q3FY23 investor report this afternoon, and it wasn't a bad one; the company saw net revenues up for the quarter and...

Legends of Runeterra promises quarterly releases in 2023 with new champions, modes, and features

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"As a small team of passionate developers, we have been taking your requests for more content with more consistency seriously," opens part of a...

Microsoft wonders if y’all are done playing Halo Infinite just yet

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Things aren't looking too hot for the online entry of Microsoft's flagship FPS franchise. A new survey sent out to gamers from the tech...
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Marvel Snap gets even more multiplayer with today’s battle mode

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It's been one of the most requested features of Ben Brode's Marvel Snap: A one-on-one battle mode to duke it out between friends. And...

Destiny 2 showcases some of the pretty new weapons and gear awaiting in Lightfall

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It's a looter shooter, so it's obvious that Destiny 2 would add new gear and weapons with its February 28th Lightfall expansion, but just...

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