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]

Ubisoft attempts to curtail toxic behavior… by using a voluntary self-training course

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To be fair, some effort is better than no effort, but one also has to raise their eyebrows at Ubisoft's Fair Play Program, which...

NetEase space adventure Infinite Langrage officially launches on PC

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After a year on mobile, NetEase's multiplayer space sim Infinite Langrage rolled out on the PC yesterday with user interface optimizations. The studio said...

The Stream Team: Backseat Streaming is dying to watch Dead by Daylight

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In an era of armchair warriors, we bring you Backseat Streamers! Here, Massively OP’s Chris and MJ get to take a backseat and watch...

Dune Awakening’s art parade continues with in-engine previews of locations and dangers

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Before Dune: Awakening decided to share a trailer at the Game Awards, most of the previews fans were getting out of the game were...

Rumor: Life is Feudal MMO might be making a comeback, with a sequel in the works

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The medieval sandbox MMORPG Life is Feudal died something of a slow death, first with a January 2021 sunset followed by an October 2022...

Massively on the Go: Pokemon Go’s January events start cold, but the raids are hot

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The new year won't be starting strong for Pokemon GO players, as Niantic has outlined a rather recycled-sounding New Year's event starting at 8 p.m....
Oh, look over there, it's an installed base.

The Division 2 is coming to Steam on January 12

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If you've been refusing to pick up The Division 2 until it arrived on Steam... well, goodness, you've been waiting a while. We applaud...

ARK promotes its animated series, launches spin-off battle royale

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Cartoons based on popular video games is as old as, well, video games themselves. Anyone remember the Captain N, Pole Position, Super Mario Bros.,...
Looking for more to make a boat work.

Book of Travels attempts to disambiguate MMO ‘features’ and ‘content’

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The difference between what's a feature and what is content would seem pretty obvious to most MMO players, but as usual Book of Travels...
Oops.

Microsoft claims the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit violates its fifth amendment rights

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The beginning of this month saw Microsoft's big money buyout of Activision-Blizzard hit a US federal government-level snag when the FTC filed an antitrust...
Costs money!

Overwatch 2 breaks down its MMR and matchmaking systems while hinting at planned updates

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A competitive shooter like Overwatch 2 lives and dies by a few different grinding gears, such as those that power player MMR and matchmaking,...

The Stream Team: Astroneer is full of Christmas Project C.H.E.E.R.

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What's a good way to spend Christmas Eve? For Massively OP's MJ, the answer is: in Astroneer! Not only is the game adorable, but...
DARN IT!

Spiral Knights implores its players to save Winterfest yet again

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Darn it, how many times now have the players of Spiral Knights saved Winterfest? Every year it's all about saving Winterfest. At this point...

The Stream Team: Seeking to forge a silver sword for the holidays in Dauntless

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Yes, crafting a deadly weapon isn't normally in keeping with the holiday spirit, but life in Dauntless is harsh and some sturdy arms can...

Fractured Veil announces plans for early access next year and recounts 2022’s slew of updates

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Back in October 2021, the zombie-scented (ew) survival sandbox Fractured Veil heralded plans for a 2022 early access launch, complete with a trailer. We...

BlizzCon 2023 and Blizzard’s unnamed survival game are both still happening

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The World of Warcraft roadmap wasn't the only thing Blizzard dropped yesterday just before the holidays: Blizzard president Mike Ybarra also penned an address...

Torchlight Infinite plans new season in January along with PC controller support

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If multiplayer Torchlight Infinite has fallen off your radar since its October early access launch, allow us to put it back on, as XD...

Star Citizen’s Jumptown 2.0 holds a final round of events for the holidays ahead of its late January update

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Care to spend the holiday season fighting other players in an illicit drug lab in space? Then you're set for Star Citizen's final hurrah...
Classic barb wire gun.

Fallout 76 posts a retrospective for updates and player stats

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It's been another year in Appalachia for Fallout 76 players, and it's been an eventful one at that. Naturally, the team behind the game...

The Stream Team: Delivering presents to all the children in Elite Dangerous

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'Tis the season of giving in Elite: Dangerous, and MOP's Chris is certainly not one to miss out on making sure some toys get...

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