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Albion Online
Albion Online is a free-to-play sandbox MMORPG by Sandbox Interactive, launched July 17, 2017, with classless gear-based progression, full-loot PvP zones, a player-driven economy, and cross-platform play on PC, mobile, and Xbox.
Black Desert Online (검은사막)
Black Desert Online (검은사막) is Pearl Abyss's buy-to-play open-world action MMORPG, launched in Korea in December 2014 and the West in March 2016, known for action combat, node-worker economy, life skills, and grind-heavy RNG progression.
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance (星痕共鸣) is a free-to-play anime MMORPG by Tencent-backed Shanghai Bokura, published by A Plus Japan, reviving Bandai Namco's cancelled Blue Protocol IP; launched China July 2025, West October 9, 2025, PC/mobile, ~95k Steam peak then steep decline.
City of Heroes
City of Heroes: superhero MMORPG by Cryptic Studios and NCsoft, launched April 28, 2004 in Paragon City; 180,000 first-year subscribers; closed November 2012; revived by licensed Homecoming server since 2024.
Destiny 2
Destiny 2 (D2) is Bungie's 2017 online looter shooter with MMO elements, successor to Destiny. Its live service ended with Monument of Triumph on June 9, 2026; vaulted content restoration was announced in September 2026.
Eve Online
Eve Online (EVE Online) is a single-shard sci-fi sandbox MMORPG in New Eden by Iceland's CCP Games, launched 6 May 2003, known for its player-driven economy, permanent ship losses, and the elected Council of Stellar Management.
Fantasy Westward Journey
Fantasy Westward Journey (梦幻西游) is a 2D turn-based MMORPG by Chinese company NetEase, launched in January 2004 and set in the mythology of Journey to the West.
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is the fifth expansion of Square Enix's MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, launched July 2, 2024. Set on Tural, it adds Viper and Pictomancer jobs, a level 100 cap, female Hrothgar, and the game's first graphics overhaul.
Guild Wars 3
Guild Wars 3 (길드워3) is ArenaNet's upcoming MMORPG, announced June 5, 2026 at Summer Game Fest. Set in Orr over a thousand years before the original game, buy-to-play, on PC and PS5, beta fall 2027.
Habbo
Habbo (formerly Habbo Hotel) is a Finnish social virtual world by Sulake, launched as Hotelli Kultakala in August 2000, where users chat, decorate rooms, and buy virtual furniture; distinct from Hotel Hideaway and Habbo Hotel: Origins.
Kantai Collection
Kantai Collection (艦これ, KanColle) is a Japanese free-to-play browser fleet-training simulation launched April 23, 2013 on DMM GAMES, where admirals collect WWII Imperial Japanese Navy warships personified as ship girls (kanmusu), notable for its gacha-light resource economy and media-mix franchise.
Kingdom of Loathing
Kingdom of Loathing (KoL) is a free, comedic browser-based stick-figure RPG by Asymmetric Publications, launched publicly February 11, 2003 by Zack "Jick" Johnson, with six pun-named classes, daily adventure limits, Meat currency, clans, and the spinoff West of Loathing.
MapleStory (메이플스토리)
MapleStory (메이플스토리) is Nexon and Wizet's free-to-play 2D side-scrolling MMORPG, launched in Korea April 29, 2003 and localized worldwide, with over 60 million subscribers by 2008 and spin-offs including MapleStory M, 2, Worlds, and N.
Old School RuneScape
Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is Jagex's 2013 MMORPG restored from an August 2007 backup of RuneScape 2, with 23 skills, 0.6-second game ticks, 75%-threshold player polls, Ironman modes, and the Sailing skill added in 2025.
Prodigy Math Game
Prodigy Math Game, by Prodigy Education (founded 2011 by Rohan Mahimker and Alex Peters), is a free adaptive fantasy RPG for grades 1-8 math practice with 150 million users, funded by Core, Plus, and Ultra memberships; criticized over membership marketing.
Skyforge
Skyforge: free-to-play sci-fi/fantasy action MMORPG by Allods Team and Obsidian Entertainment, open beta July 16, 2015 on Aelion; Prestige-based progression, Ascension Atlas, multi-class system; servers closed September 3 (PC) and October 29, 2025 (console).
Soulframe
Soulframe is Digital Extremes' upcoming free-to-play fantasy action RPG, set in Midrath, tested via the Preludes pre-alpha with 2,000 weekly lottery invites; no firm release date.
Star Trek Online
Star Trek Online (STO) is a free-to-play Star Trek MMORPG by Cryptic Studios, launched February 2, 2010, set in 2409, with Federation, Klingon, and Romulan factions, space and ground combat, and the 2026 Undiscovered season.
Star Wars Galaxies
Star Wars Galaxies (SWG), Sony Online Entertainment/LucasArts MMORPG launched 26 June 2003 as An Empire Divided; 32-profession sandbox, player cities, hidden Jedi; NGE overhaul November 2005; shut down 15 December 2011; kept alive by emulators.
Sword of Justice (video game)
Sword of Justice (逆水寒), also marketed as Justice Online, is a free-to-play open-world wuxia MMORPG by NetEase set in 12th-century Song Dynasty China, launched worldwide in 2025.
Toontown Rewritten
Toontown Rewritten (TTR) is a free, fan-run revival of Disney's Toontown Online, launched September 19, 2013 after Disney's closure; faithful to the original, with sprinting, Sellbot Field Offices, and over 2 million registered players.
Untitled Runeterra MMO
Untitled Runeterra MMO, also called the League of Legends MMO or Riot MMO: an unannounced Riot Games MMORPG set in Runeterra, confirmed 2020, design-reset March 2024 under Fabrice Condominas; no title, date, or gameplay revealed.
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning (WAR) was Mythic Entertainment's 2008 subscription MMORPG based on Games Workshop's Warhammer Fantasy, known for Realm vs. Realm combat and public quests; official servers closed December 18, 2013, continued by the fan project Return of Reckoning.
World of Warcraft Classic
World of Warcraft Classic is Blizzard's re-creation of pre-expansion WoW at patch 1.12 (2006), announced BlizzCon 2017, launched August 27, 2019 with subscription; includes Era, Season of Mastery, Anniversary, and led to WoW: Forever.
World of Warcraft: Legion
World of Warcraft: Legion, sixth WoW expansion, announced gamescom 6 August 2015, released 30 August 2016. Broken Isles, Burning Legion, level cap 110, Demon Hunter class, 36 Artifact weapons, Class Order Halls, World Quests; 3.3 million launch-day sales.
World of Warcraft: Midnight
World of Warcraft: Midnight, eleventh WoW expansion and second of the Worldsoul Saga, launched March 2, 2026. Set in Quel'thalas, it adds player housing, level cap 90, the Haranir race, Devourer Demon Hunters, and combat addon disarmament.
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (TBC), Blizzard's first WoW expansion, released January 16, 2007: level cap 70, Outland, blood elves and draenei, flying mounts, Arena PvP, Jewelcrafting; later re-released as Burning Crusade Classic (2021) and Anniversary Edition (2026).
World of Warcraft: The War Within
World of Warcraft: The War Within, WoW's tenth expansion, launched August 26, 2024. First of the three-part Worldsoul Saga; added Khaz Algar zones, Earthen race, Hero Talents, Warbands, and Delves.