Taking heavy inspiration from Diablo 2 and Ultima Online in its presentation and gameplay, Albion Online hopes to return MMORPGs to the days of hardcore, skill-driven experiences.

Albion Online, while far less hardcore than that game I’ve mentioned, is of similar ilk. However, with the resurgence of ultra-hard games with series like Dark Souls gaining popularity, the age of the “do or die” mindset is back in full force. Let’s take a look!įull-loot PvP sandbox MMORPG experiences have been a bit of a dying breed as of late. However, each of these games looks incredibly promising and has the potential to be some of the best free-to-play MMOs on the market. How the optional payment tiers will be structured, whether or not it will be a buy-to-play experience, and the true longevity of each of these games is obviously unknown. This list is all about the future and which MMORPGs you need to have on your radar – as well as some recent releases with great potential as well.įor this article, I’ve taken a look at 5 upcoming MMORPGs that are confirmed to be free to play without a required purchase or subscription fee. That means no Lord of the Rings Online, no Neverwinter, no TERA, and no Rift. Last year, my top 5 free MMORPGs of 2014 list had a few games on it that had been around for a while, but this year I decided to take a look at only new and upcoming games on the horizon. Another year means another slate of upcoming MMORPGs to keep an eye on.

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