Coming from hypixel skyblock, not sure if that is all that popular on here, but thats my experience with "MMO's" if you consider it one. I have around 1000+ hours across all profiles but the game just doesn't have a great dev team and updates take forever to go out. I just need an MMO to grind with or without friends. Thanks for any suggestions.
If you were to have 1 game to dump thousands of hours as a new player, which would it be?
To make it short, i care about progression as i come from a game that has (had) a huge player count and have 3k hours into it and still not max level.
Hi there,
I joined twow way too late and after they announced the shutdown I didn’t bother logging in again and I don’t think I will try another pserver again…
A friend of mine plays a lot of lotro, I tried it for about a month but it didn’t click with me, none of the classes really felt like they were for me and I really don’t enjoy playing the „good guys“. On top of that I am notbreally a lotr fan but I liked the gameplay style overall.
Now I am looking for something else, was thinking about swtor but I read that it’s really easy and that’s something I really dont like.
I was also thinking about returning to „retail classic“ but I think I will wait for their own take on classic plus.
Are there any other recommendations you can make?
I play a lot of games like sandbox and FPS and gacha games but lately I’ve been really into trying out a MMORPG due to reading a lot of manwhas over MMORPGS.
Are there any that are good to start with? I play on a PC so any help will be greatly appreciated :)
I’m sure this comes through a lot but talk to me people. Iv been a WoW veteran since tbc and since legion i basically log on, push mythics for a few weeks maybe a raid or two and never come back. I hate the constant treadmill of gear chasing etc im over it. Is ffxiv the same way? I have been told not to bother with ffxiv if im just going to blow through the story and get to end game and I totally am. Basically I like challenge mode content and pushing shit with the boys on a late Friday night. Could ffxiv be for me?
Looking for an mmo that has meaningful PvP. By that I mean not just arenas where you don’t really get anything. I’ve played eve, Albion, some new world. Also played a bunch of v rising which I enjoyed (though not an mmo).
I’m ok with crappy graphics like Albion but can’t get into super old looking games like RuneScape.
Suggestions would be appreciated!
Hello everyone,
I haven't made many posts like this so I'm writing this like a formal letter. I am lost as to what is the best MMORPG to play in 2026, I haven't been around for a few years now in the gaming community, I have been working my IT job and recently I am finding myself having some time after work and some time on the weekends to game. I haven't really kept up with any gaming news or videos in general for a while now, which is why I need some advice.
In the past, I mained Guild Wars 2 for a few years and reached total end-game as to even selling raids to other players, The general answer most people would give me is go back to GW2, It's growing currently or something like that but I'm honestly not interested in it any longer and want to experience something completely new and much more alive. If anyone could please advice me on something new to play, where the community is very much alive and easy to find a guild or group to play with.
Kind Regards,
Looking for an oldschool mmo:
- Tibia like graphics is too ugly for me, wont play. Albion like is enough;
- No forced pvp like albion;
- Good social features like guilds, alive world, dungeons, raids etc
- Acceptable p2w or cheap sub (no "forced" subs like ESO), i cant pay every month
I know a handful that fill this criteria, but already played and finished them: realm of simplicity, heartwood, etc
Any other sugestions? I cant find a game and i have a LOT of free time atm
]A few friends and I are looking for an MMO to sink some hours into together — we want something we can grind, progress, and play different roles (tank/heal/dps) through dungeons, raids, or open-world challenges.
Here’s what we’re hoping for:
Any recommendations for something we can really grind together without feeling like we’re fighting a P2W wall?
I really used to love this game on roblox called "Vesteria" and was hoping for something like it. I like fantasy a lot so that's what I'd prefer but I'm not going to pay money every month for WOW or buy it then grind constantly to be able to keep playing. I am fine with a otp.
I won’t lie it does interests me, but I do tend to play solo in the beginning of my MMORPG journey and then eventually get involved in the social aspect of things. I do like interacting with guilds, love crafting, enjoy a large world, random players THROUGHOUT the game, don’t care much for PVP, love the PVE side of things. I like a good story and did play a lot of New World before it shut down… I just want a new MMO, I need something to cycle out for Crimson Desert every now and again and Ideally get hooked.
I just don’t want to join a dead or dying game tbh…
I don't want to waste anyone's time so I'll frontload the post with exactly what I'd love to find, then add extra beneath it:
Setting: Ideally fantasy; a big and beautiful world full of magic and varied locations.
Population: Not really worried, as long as the game isn't winding town/terminally declining.
Money: Happy with sub/f2p/b2p. The less (exclusive, ie basically unobtainable without cash shop) paid cosmetics or systems the better. Wishful thinking, I know.
Other: Controller compatability (like in FFXIV) would be amazing but not at all essential! A strong roleplaying community/general friendliness to casual players is also very welcome.
Details:
The only MMOs I have ever really tried are WoW and FFXIV; the former I have only dabbled in, the latter I have played up to the end of Endwalkers.
I like Fantasy MMOs because I love creating a character and losing myself in a big and populated magical world-even though I play a lot of it solo, I like the social aspect still being available for once I'm comfortable with the game.
Friendliness to casual players is cherished simply because I so often played FFXIV to chill out back in the day, but unfortunately the FF setting just got a bit stale for me. I loved the setting of WoW, but it feels far too daunting to try and jump into it now-especially given how infamous its community is.
I've even considered trying Runescape now that it's reportedly had a lot of the paid stuff peeled back-really I'm just looking for a fantasy world to kick back and explore while I relax!
What I liked about FFXIV:
-Gamepad compatibility (as in, I didn't have to create some insane button map just to keep pace with KB+M)
-Noob/casual friendly (and a friendly community in general)
-Accessible and great set of mogs without needing to use a cash shop or anything
-Able to "solo" a lot of content, but able to engage with a very big and popular social side to the game if I want
-Good story+fleshed out setting
Some I'm considering, but worried about being "too late" to ever really do anything but play catchup:
-Guild Wars 2
-LOTRO (albeit worried about population)
-ESO
Some I'm waiting for to see what they're like:
-Archeage Chronicles
-Monsters and Memories
Fundamentally, if it's a beautiful fantasy world devoid of the worst MMO monetisation pitfalls-I'm probably in! I just want to find something I really like before I leap in>:)
Are there any current games structured like Silk road Online where you have long grind-y quests and very slow but meaningful progression?
Silk Road is still one of my top 10 games of all time but its SO DATED - and don't get me wrong, I cannot overstate how much I absolutely love and adore Silk Road Online and although I know it's technically still playable, I've long-since lost my account from when I was in my 20s and the idea of spending another 7 months getting to level 65 has just proven too daunting for me. Ive started new characters multiple times over the last few years and never make it past about level 20. It's fun, its still playable, its just also old news.
I've looked into games like Black Desert Online cuz I know that still has the old school grind-centered gameplay like Silkroad does but it still doesnt scratch my itch like SRO does.
Open to any and all recommendations, just do me one small courtesy and explain why you think it would scratch my itch so Im not spending money just to find out it feels too modern like WoW, where you race to the end so you can play the game. For SRO - the grind was the game and everything else was just icing
Basically the title, I started playing WoW during legion remix cuz I had a lot of nostalgia for watching my dad play it back in the day. I was having a blast experiencing the story myself instead of watching someone else. I'd always loved wow lore but didn't have the money to play the game LOL. I had a really good time with the launch of midnight, but now the game is getting less and less fun. I kind of just log in to do dailys and maybe play around on a alt for a little bit. Wait online that wow is best in its end game, but the last four guilds I've tried joining have been absolutely toxic. The discords have been full of people just saying slurs or complaining about the game Non-Stop and that kind of attitude burns me out real fast
Wondering if that's just the general vibe of MMOs or if it's better elsewhere. I was thinking about going to final fantasy 14 cuz I've always been a massive fan of that series but kind of got pushed away from the monthly subscription. I played the bass story during covid but ran out of cash to keep subbing. Should I go back to it? Is the community a little nicer or does the game have more ways for me to interact with it? Maybe there's another MMO that you guys can recommend. The other thing too is I play with my girlfriend who's not much of a gamer but he's happy to try new and different things. So maybe if there's an MMO that's not too hard for their sake o like that would be great. Thank you in advance for your help
Now that both WoW and FFXIV have pretty clear roadmaps for the near future, with FFXIV also teasing its next expansion and upcoming combat changes, which game do you prefer overall?
For those who’ve spent serious time in both, which MMO gives you the better feeling when it comes to grinding for mounts, transmogs/glamour, armor sets, pets/minions, and collectibles in general?
Which game feels more rewarding to invest time into long term?
Hi,
I have always wanted to get invested in an MMO, but I don’t have much time on my hands. I am an extremely casual gamer (would say around 15-20 hours of play time per week).
I love immersive RPGs. Recently, I have been playing BG3, which I love. I also enjoy the social aspect of MMOs (making friends, being in guilds, social events, etc.). One thing to note is that despise games with overly complex mechanics (think POE2).
What MMO would you recommend I play? Preferably no P2W but I don’t mind a little P2W.
Okay, so the short bit is i am looking for a mmo to get into and a clan willing to take me in and show me the ropes.
The long of it.... I love crafting and can lose myself in the gathering and crafting. But I want it to mean something. Most games you loot better than what you can make. So I am a mmo where my crafting matters. I am also looking for a clan that I can craft for. A clan that will help me learn the game and give me a place in their ranks. Any suggestions and invites are appreciated. I love a wide range of styles of games. Just no auto click games, please.
So I want to play a MMO or at least MMO adjacent game. I want to create my own character, dress them up how I want, interact with a virtual third world, and play with others in group PvE content I can't do alone.
However, my gameplay tastes are unconventional to MMOs. Doing a hotbar rotation, speedrunning, optimizing builds for DPS, or just plain braindead easy content? I am not a fan. Instead, I love more action oriented/mobile combat. I like going at a pace that feels like we're respecting the threats in front of us. If there is a build system, I'd rather make choices that change my gameplay, not my numbers. And I would like to do something at least challenging enough to be fun.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Hey everyone, first of all, I’m from Colombia, so if you recommend subscription-based MMOs, regional pricing would be a HUGE plus.
I’ve played a ton of MMOs throughout my life, and I’d love recommendations based on the kind of experience I enjoy. It would also be great if the game has activities that work well for small groups (2–4 players), since I usually play with friends.
What I enjoy the most in MMOs is exploring the world, discovering interesting things, finding hidden stuff, fun quests, puzzles, world events, things like that. I’m not really into PvP. I prefer PvE experiences.
I played Albion a lot, but eventually I got tired of the constant gankers and the feeling that whenever I played solo I couldn’t really progress much. I’m NOT looking for a fully solo MMO, but I do want something where, if my friends aren’t online, I can still make meaningful progress somehow maybe through exploration, professions, side progression systems, collectibles, character progression, or just doing fun world content alone.
Some of the main MMOs I’ve played:
I’m not necessarily asking ONLY for MMOs or ONLY for games I haven’t played before, because some of these games may actually be worth revisiting nowadays.
So yeah, what games would you say are worth playing (or revisiting) right now based on what I enjoy?
Thanks a lot!
MMOs always have two extremes: If game have races factions - it's a mirror war, where each faction mimics its opponent's moves. Or, if game not have race factions - there's the magic of friendship, where all races are allies to each other, united by the human race. The second case is always the first case of the good guys faction. And it's sooooo boring.
I'm looking for an MMO where all races work together to stop some evil, but at the same time, each race is in conflict or has problematic relationships with another race. Therefore, the plot has two lines - a shared evil and local conflicts that disrupt the peace within the alliance and highlight the problematic aspects of each race. For me incredibly boring to constantly find myself in a world magic of friendship, where the player's race is just a skin, and the evil members of that race were never part of "good guys" and simply do their evil deeds. It's incredibly implausible. Each race in the alliance should have its own interests in being part of it and a desire to increase their influence. And the player, even as a spectator, should get roleplaying vibes from what their race does in the story. That would be so cool, but unfortunately, I don't know of any such MMOs.