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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The Division 2 plans balance changes to several enemies, skills, exotics, and talents in update 8.5

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Ah yes, the balance change update. The one that either brings joy or rage to a player's face. The Division 2 is primed for...

The Stream Team: Plagued by pink bubblegum boulders in Astroneer

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Massively OP's MJ is in the middle of unlocking the planet Vesania in Astroneer, a land of pink bubblegum boulders that keep trying to...

Grab a key for Shadow Arena’s final beta, courtesy of Pearl Abyss and MOP

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As we've been covering, Pearl Abyss is gearing up for a 2020 release of Shadow Arena, the standalone battle royale based on Black Desert's...

COVID-19 roundup: Game platforms, pandemic sales, and the potential for a digital Gamescom

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I think it's high time I took over one of these coronavirus roundup stories, wouldn't you agree? So allow me to offer yet another...

Valorant’s closed beta starts next week, while Runeterra improves its economy

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In a bid to make all of the video games in the known universe, Riot Games is juggling several major projects right now. Its...

The Daily Grind: Are there MMOs that don’t deserve second chances?

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MOP reader Steve recently posed us an interesting question: Is it time for gamers to stop giving second chances to bungled MMOs and live...

Hearthstone previews Ashes of Outland, dispenses special drink cups in Hardee’s promo

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The Ashes of Outland expansion is fast approaching Hearthstone and Blizzard is looking to drum up the hype with the help of a freshly...

PlanetSide 2 enjoys a surge in activity and breaks its own Guinness World Record

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Someone dared to post something positive about a game in the MMORPG subreddit. Not only that, but this brave digital wanderer had nice things...

Population Zero outlines its perks and technology tree systems in a video

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With Population Zero on its way to Steam Early Access soon, now seems as good a time as any to introduce potential new arrivals...

COVID-19 roundup: #PlayApartTogether, Blade & Soul perks, and Twitch Aid’s $2.7M charity raise

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Welcome back to another quick roundup of pandemic-related MMO and gaming news. We'll start with the big one: The World Health Organization, which made...

Not So Massively: StarCraft II has quietly become Blizzard’s best-managed property

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While I do think the studio's actions at BlizzCon are encouraging, it still feels weird heaping praise on Blizzard right now. But I also...

Dual Universe showcases entries in its space station building contest

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In my time spent within Landmark, and in other games where people are allowed to build their own homes or habitats, I've come to...

The Stream Team: Going crazy in Conan Exiles dungeons

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In her last adventure, Massively OP's MJ started exploring a newer Conan Exiles dungeon she hadn't yet seem (or died in). After MJ and...

World of Warships’ exercises and recipes, World of Tanks’ overhaul, and War Thunder’s movie set

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Welp, here's something I've never seen before: An online game is offering up workouts and recipes that players can do from home while under...

Roblox’s 7th annual Bloxy Awards in-game event draws in almost 4 million players

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It's probably easy for most people to brush off Roblox as a silly game that doesn't get much attention, but do so at your...

Fallout 76 previews two new events that will arrive with Wastelanders

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While we all know that Fallout 76 has had to push back its Wastelanders expansion by a week, that isn't stopping Bethsoft from continuing...

Star Citizen shows off a new weapon attachments UI and tours New Babbage

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Inside Star Citizen is back once again with another look at features for alpha 3.9, this time providing a fly-through tour of the New...

The Daily Grind: Have you ever paid for MMO-related services like coaching?

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A few weeks back, MMO veteran dev John Smedley posted a tweet about paying for, of all things, coaching in a video game, and...

Life Beyond’s latest patch makes some economy fixes and ironwood beetles less angry

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It's not a particularly large patch as these things go, but Life Beyond has made some noteworthy adjustments in its latest release to both...

Path of Exile’s latest patch makes adjustments to Delirium League and various bug fixes

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Path of Exile is prepping for another update today, as Grinding Gear Games has posted this update's notes to let players know what's being...

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