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]

Diablo II recaps the backstory leading to the start of the game

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While it is not like Diablo II's lore is exactly fresh, new stuff in the gaming world, it's entirely possible that you and everyone...

DokeV dev talks about world size, finding Dokebi, multiplayer features, and the pivot away from an MMORPG

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There are a great number of us who are intrigued by DokeV, the colorful multiplayer open world game being crafted by Pearl Abyss full...

Age of Empires IV’s stress test is open to all this weekend

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There are few titles more anticipated in 2021 than Microsoft's Age of Empires IV. Fans of the series are crossing every digit they have...

Sea of Thieves teases underwater adventuring arriving with Season 4 on September 23

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Looking forward to more underwater excursions in Sea of Thieves? No? Well too bad because underwater stuff is going to be happening with the...

Star Citizen highlights alpha 3.15’s location-based inventory management system

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Are you ready for some hot and spicy inventory management action? Then put on your three-point harness and prepare for the ride of your...
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Kingdom Under Fire 2 is shutting down in October

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It's almost time to wave farewell to Kingdom Under Fire 2; publisher Gameforge has announced that the title will sunset for good on October 26th,...

Fallout 76 has a couple more patches coming for 2021

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The reception of Fallout Worlds in Fallout 76 has been a bit of a mixed bag this month, with some players loving the anything-goes...

Star Citizen fixes a currency bug, confirms that alpha 3.15 will feature a full progression wipe

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Star Citizen's official forums have a couple of important announcements to share with players. First, a bug that was seeing aUEC disappear has been...

Valheim’s Hearth and Home update has officially arrived for the early access sandbox

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First announced back in June, Valheim's Hearth and Home update is finally upon us, and before you ask, the multiplayer survival sandbox game has...

Prosperous Universe talks about its recent patch and mobile launch as it gets a spotlight on Reddit

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Prosperous Universe has been busy recently according to the game's most recent development log. Discussion among the devs focuses primarily on two topics: work...

LittleBigPlanet’s PS3 and Vita servers will remain offline permanently thanks to a toxic hacker

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This past May we reported on the woes of the original LittleBigPlanet, a cutesy 2.5-D platformer that is a primarily single-player experience but also...
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Conan Exiles is cracking down on toxicity and sploits on official servers

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Funcom appears to be cleaning up the Conan Exiles official servers, as this week it announced a change to its terms of conduct. It specifically...

The Stream Team: Facing more xenomorphs with a friend in Aliens Fireteam Elite

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If you're about to go into an alien-infested hell with only a bunch of weapons and your wits, it's probably wise to bring a...

Amazon Games hired a former Ubisoft Toronto boss to lead its new Montreal studio

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Amazon Games announced today that it's picked a new leader for its new Montreal-based studio: Alexandre Parizeau. If that name sounds familiar, it's because...

Vampire multiplayer survival title V Rising shows off gameplay and plans a 2021 beta

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V Rising, the multiplayer vampiric survival title from Stunlock Studios (of Battlerite fame) has been doing a lot of talking to this point. Readers...

PlanetSide 2 brings its retooled player starting experience online in today’s update

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Today is the day that new players to PlanetSide 2 get to experience some new onboarding. The shooter's newest update is set to go...
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Dual Universe outlines core combat stress, shield changes, and PvP fixes coming in the Ares update

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When Dual Universe kicked out a tease to its Ares update on the game's roadmap, it had plenty to list but not a whole...

Funcom picks up the Conan IP and ‘dozens’ more with latest acquisition

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One of the trickier parts of the MMO business is the interplay between IP holders and the companies that make games with those IPs...

Diablo II Resurrected drums up hype for its September 23 release with a new cinematic trailer

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We're now roughly a week away before the remastered version of Diablo II makes its way to release. However, is it really a game...

Fortnite brings back the mysterious cubes and adds a Carnage skin in Chapter 2 Season 8

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The attack against the mothership is over, Dr. Sloane has revealed her ultimate plan to double-cross players, and now there are cubes all over...

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