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]

Crush Online enters season 2

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Crush Online debuted its second season on February 2nd, changing the landscape of the MMO/MOBA hybrid with some key changes. The biggest difference from season...

The Stream Team: Attempting an ARK arena assault

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The tek tier is finally here! That means Massively OP's MJ is going to show off dino laser helmets. But in order for everyone...

Overwatch’s Lúcio joins the Heroes of the Storm cast

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Who's the best character in Overwatch? Trick question; it's always Lúcio because bards are the best. Fans of this Brazilian master of all things...

The Stream Team: SMITE’s mighty Vamana giveaway

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It's been over two weeks since Masively OP's MJ had a SMITE giveaway (the horror!), but she's aiming to fix that right now. Today,...

Conan Exiles drops PingPerfect as server count approaches 7700

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Conan Exiles' early access might be a little too popular for its own good. Funcom announced today that while there are now around 7700...

The Soapbox: The sorry state of ARK Survival Evolved

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When ARK: Survival Evolved came on the scene in June 2015, it was met with enthusiasm (dinosaurs!) as well as some skepticism (Early Access)....

SolForge gets a stay of execution thanks to Grinding Gear Games developers

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It never gives any of us pleasure here at Massively OP to announce the closure of an online game because we know that it...
Stop asking me what is best in life, I answered that.

Conan Exiles plans to toughen up raiding

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Responding to claims that raiding in Conan Exiles is way too easy as it is right now, Funcom said that it will soon address...

Airship-themed MOBA Cloud Pirates enters early access February 9

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Arrrr, skymateys: Cloud Pirates is floating into early access on February 9 following a stress test two days before. The game is an online MOBA/shooter...

Paragon’s Aurora would trounce Frozen’s Elsa

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With the weather that some of us are having, it seems appropriate that Paragon is introducing a winter-themed character to its roster. This week,...
So long, guy. You looked good.

Gigantic’s Eternal Dawn update begins rollout February 23

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Gigantic's so-called "first major update," Exile in the North, went live just a few weeks ago, but PWE and Motiga have way more in...
And you might be exiled from the game, too.

Conan Exiles hits 40K concurrent players

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Despite mixed reviews and technical shenanigans, Conan Exiles is enjoying a heady first week of early access. Funcom reports that the survival sandbox has...

The Stream Team: Celebrating Global Agenda by playing Paladins

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Global Agenda turns seven today, but since every work around to get the game back on her computer failed, Massively OP's MJ will have...

SMITE kicks off season 4 with a huge patch

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Such fun. Big gods. Power number high! Wow SMITE. Bringing together memes of yesteryear, deities of time immemorial, and e-sports of today is SMITE, which...
hooray sorta

Diablo III starts testing new armory and crafting mat storage

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Lo and behold, a new patch hath landed on the Diablo III public test server. And there was great rejoicing, as it contained many...

Conan Exiles addresses tech issues post launch, laughs at dong obsession

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Funcom's brand-new early access survival sandbox Conan Exiles got a patch yesterday aiming to clean up multiple issues in the game, including server sorting...

BioWare is working on an online action-adventure game

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SWTOR studio BioWare is working on yet another new game, and it's at least partly an online one, Electronic Arts confirmed in its 3FQ...

PAX South: Co-op RPG Dauntless demos its gameplay

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This past weekend at PAX South, the co-op RPG Dauntless made its public debut, offering attendees a chance to try out a demo of...

The Stream Team: Conan Exiles opens Early Access

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Life is no day at the beach in Conan Exiles. But life by the beach is definitely easier -- at least you don't die...
So... Dino Riders, right? Other people remember that?

ARK: Survival Evolved adds high technology with its newest patch

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What's better than dinosaurs? Dinosaurs with laser beams on their heads. The latest update to Ark: Survival Evolved is delivering just that with...