10 MMORPGs That Are Still Fun In 2020 | Game Rant
The MMORPG genre is one of the most interesting and growing in the gaming industry. From the release of games such as World of Warcraft and RuneScape, the massively-multiplayer online role-playing game genre has taken the world by storm. These games allow players to get sucked into worlds where anything is possible and they can be whoever they wanna be.
Some of these worlds are familiar to players, such as Lord of the Rings Online where players embark on a journey in Middle Earth. There are so many adventures for players to take part in, with new experiences coming out constantly. Here are 10 MMORPGs that are still fun in 2020.
10 World of Warcraft
There's a reason that World of Warcraft has been the most popular MMORPG since 2004. It's highly engrossing with a bunch of classes to play, it's loaded with content, and still catches the attention of long-time subscribers after over 15 years.
The recently released WoW Classic took players back to the original launch state of the game. It's a ton of fun and a night and day difference from the current regular version of the game. The retail version still offers plenty to do and will be getting a brand new expansion called Shadowlands sometime later this year.
9 Star Wars: The Old Republic
Star Wars: The Old Republic gives players the ability to embark on a journey as a member of the Sith Empire or Jedi Order. It was released in 2011 and has still been kicking after all these years. It's somewhat free to play, with some limitations towards the end game content and expansions, and gives players enough time to decide on whether they would like to spend the extra money.
It definitely could use a new expansion in the future but still offers a very immersive storyline for each of the different classes in the game.
8 Maplestory
Maplestory is another extremely long-running MMORPG that plays more like a side-scroller. It's really unique and a ton of fun for anyone looking for a cute chibi-like game that has a ton of content. It was released back in 2003 and has changed a lot since the initial release.
Maplestory lost a lot of its player base in recent years but still has a fairly big fanbase. There's also a sequel called Maplestory 2 that plays a bit different and has a lot of newer features and content available.
7 Final Fantasy 14
Final Fantasy XIV is a very popular game that has had a rapidly growing player base since the release of A Realm Reborn in 2013. It has amazing visuals and a very immersive storyline that has countless hours of content.
It's an MMORPG that every fan of the genre should try at least once to see if it's something they are interested in. One of the most interesting features in the game compared to other MMORPGs is that one character can be any class in the game. This is a really unique change in the genre as most games require the player to have multiple characters to try out different classes.
6 Destiny 2
Destiny is no stranger to the MMORPG genre. The franchise is extremely popular on both consoles and PC and has received a ton of content updates throughout both the first game and its sequel.
No plans to release a third game have been announced and a new expansion is on the way for Destiny 2 that will add plenty of brand new missions, loot, raids, and so much more. The game can be a bit uninteresting to play alone but it is a blast with friends. There are also plenty of online communities to do raids and multiplayer content.
5 Elder Scrolls Online
For those looking for their Elder Scrolls fix while they wait for the next main game to be released, The Elder Scrolls Online can fill that void. It's quite similar to Skyrim visually and takes a lot of the locations, races, and abilities from previous games.
The Elder Scrolls Online has a growing community that exists on both console and PC and offers a ton of content with more being added annually. It's great for both casual players and for those looking for a more hardcore experience.
4 Blade & Soul
Fans of anime should look no further, as Blade & Soul is the perfect MMORPG for those looking for a martial arts-inspired game with amazing visuals and plenty of content.
The game is fairly unique compared to other entries in the genre and plays quite a bit faster than most of them. It's a welcome change for players that aren't a fan of slow combat systems in other MMORPGs and are looking for more fluid and engaging action.
3 Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 has a much different take on the MMORPG genre. Just like Blade & Soul, it plays a lot faster than the average game in the genre. Guild Wars 2 has a big focus on its immersive storyline, which is extremely well written.
Guild Wars 2 also has endlessly fun PvP and PvE content that takes advantage of its fast and fluid combat system. While Guild Wars 2 is not currently anywhere near the height of its popularity when it was first released, it's still worth a shot for anyone looking for a new MMORPG to play.
2 RuneScape
RuneScape is one of the oldest ongoing MMORPGs that still has a fairly huge player base and still receives content updates to this day. The classic version of the game is one of the most engaging MMOs to ever be made and is perfect for any fan of the genre.
There's so much to do in the game, be it leveling up combat skills, exploring professions like woodcutting, or traversing different areas of the massive map. For players looking for a newer experience, RuneScape 3 is available and updates a lot of the aspects of the original game.
1 The Lord of the Rings Online
The world of Middle-Earth is beautiful and perfect for adventuring and The Lord of the Rings Online gives players the opportunity to do so. The game looks quite dated but is still a ton of fun and offers a lot to enjoy for fans of the books and movies.
Players can embark on a journey that follows the books and play as different iconic races and classes. The game is free to play, which is great for those just looking to try it out for some time without having to take the risk of spending money on an experience they may not like. This is a great MMORPG for any type of player and is worth giving a shot.
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