Champions of Regnum

Champions of Regnum

Champions of Regnum is a Fantasy MMORPG by NGD Studios. This free-to-play MMO specializes in PvP, with an enormous Realm-vs-Realm style that promises to deliver intense warfare. Choose your allegiance: Will you fight alongside the dwarves of the north, Alsius? Test your mettle with the southern wood-elves of Syrtis? Or fight for your dark elf brothers in Ignis?

Do you have the chops to be a Warrior? A warrior must be mighty and stout. Do you posses the cunning of an Archer? A keen eye and a steady frame will lead you to riches. Or is your prowess, perhaps, to be found in the Mage? The highly-intelligent master of the elements.

Choose your role, play it well, and bring glory to your people.

Trove

Trove

Trove is an open-ended Fantasy MMORPG currently under development by Trion Worlds. In Trove, players will be able to build whatever they can imagine. Travel through countless realms and complete quests, defeat enemies, and discover the deepest secrets of the realms.

Trove has an expansive loot system, with hundreds of items to find in your adventures. Customize your character, level up, and build the world of your dreams. Each world is unique in that no two worlds have identical landscapes or environments. Raise and lower terrain, chop down trees, and dig your way around.Trove promises to be a fun new title, so stay tuned for more updates as they release!

Heva Clonia Online

Heva Clonia Online

Heva Clonia Online is a Fantasy MMORPG currently under development by PlayBuster and OG Planet. In Heva Clonia, players can create clones of monsters and adventure through a cutely animated world. Clone and collect unique pets by cloning in-game monsters!

Use your pets to battle hordes of enemies and fight alongside your friends in co-op dungeons. Choose your class, evolve your powers, enhance your job, and find glory!

Heva Clonia Online is currently in beta testing, scheduled to release this fall!

EverQuest Next

EverQuest Next

EverQuest Next is a 3D Fantasy MMORPG currently under development by Sony Online Entertainment. Tagged as the largest sandbox to date, Sony promises that this next-gen title will revolutionize and reinvigorate the EverQuest Series. Unfortunately, not much information is available regarding its release.

EverQuest Next: Landmark

EverQuest Next: Landmark

EverQuest Next: Landmark is a 3D building MMORPG currently under development by Sony Online Entertainment. This free-to-play MMORPG combines a sandbox environment, a heavy environment manipulation and building focus, as well as crafting and PvP to create an immersive experience for fans of the series.

Let your imagination rule as you gather resources and craft weapons, tools, building materials, and so much more. Build anything from a small wooden hut in the woods to a hillside castle, or join other players and combine your efforts to create player-run towns.

Forge

Forge

Forge is an action based Fantasy MMORPG by Dark Vale Games, SuperGenius, and Digital Confectioners. The battle system relies on the Unreal Engine 3, creating a real-time fighting system that relies on precision and timing.

There are 5 classes to choose from in Forge: the Assassin, Shaman, Warden, Pyromancer, and Pathfinder. Learn and master your preferred role and take on other players from around the world in intense PvP similar to that of Guild Wars, World of Warcraft, and WildStar.

World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft (WoW) is a Fantasy MMORPG developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. Set in the Warcraft universe, World of Warcraft takes place on the world of Azeroth. It currently features four expansions; The Burning Crusade, Wrath of Lich King, Cataclysm, and Mists of Pandaria. Over seven million people have subscribed to World of Warcraft, making it the largest MMORPG ever released.

Players can chose from two factions in World of Warcraft; the Horde and the Alliance. The Horde (aka the “bad guys”) is made up of Orcs, Trolls, the Undead, the Tauren, Blood Elves and Goblins. The Alliance (aka the “good guys”) is comprised of Night Elves, Humans, Dwarves, the Draenei, the Worgen and Gnomes. A new race, the Pandaren, are free to chose either faction. Each race has a certain number of classes it can play that tailor to that race’s natural attributes.

WoW has a tremendous team focus, especially at higher levels, relying on the “holy trifecta” (tank, healer, DPS) to take down large dungeons and bosses. If you’re interested in solo play, WoW boasts the largest amount of quests and expansions ever released.

Valhyre

Valhyre

Valhyre is a fantasy MMORPG currently under development by Duck’s Den Productions. It takes place in the world of Denia, where players will be able to lose themselves in a magical world. The game will feature a complex combat system with styles and chain attacks, swimming, many duneons, PvP, and a very detailed crafting system.

RaiderZ

RaiderZ

In all honesty, the fact that this game is called “RaiderZ” should have been the first warning sign. It should have been the first indication that this was a game to be avoided. But no, I chose to ignore it, to soldier on in hopes that I’d find a few redeeming qualities mixed in with the digital offal. Surprisingly enough, I did find a few – though they weren’t anywhere near enough to rescue the title from itself. As I so often do, I’ll start with the good – slim though it may be. 

The strong point of RaiderZ is definitely the combat. Mechanics are crisp and responsive, animations are relatively smooth, and the leveling and loot system are relatively unique, allowing players to build their characters through whatever means they see fit. Wanna be a greatsword-wielding sorcerer who rains down holy fire on his foes? You can do that. Thinking of being an assassin who happens to hit like a ten ton truck? Yeah, that’s definitely possible. All of this taken together is a welcome change from most traditional MMOs, where you’re more or less stuck along a class tree once you’ve selected everything. 

Also of note is the musical instruments system, where players can learn to play instruments such as guitars and join with other players to create impromptu orchestras and weave together beautiful songs. It’s an awesome mechanic, and I feel as though more MMOs should at least attempt to incorporate it. More music is always grand, right?

Alright, we’ve dealt with the good. Now for the bad. Fair warning, there’s a lot of it. 

First of all, the aesthetics of the game somehow manage to toe the line between blandly generic and eye-poppingly gaudy. Everything about the title is animu to its core, right down to the grossly impractical and skimpy female armor. Not only that, character customization options as far as appearance runs the whole gamut of cliched anime protagonist, from the square-jawed samurai to the droopy-eyed, sarcastic thug. The monsters admittedly look really cool, but that’s nowhere near enough to save the game from its own visual fumbles.

Oh, but it gets worse. Both the writing and voice acting in RaiderZ basically feel like they were outsourced to a bunch of bored teenagers hanging out by a 7/11; there’s absolutely no pride behind any of it – it feels like it literally exists just to make money (more on that in a moment). Character voices are painfully acted, the text is poorly written, and the whole thing demonstrates an almost vehement distaste for quality. Not surprisingly, everything about the narrative and the world is boring. I did find a bit of humor in the fact that there were Christmas trees and lights decorating the entire game world…in February. 

What’s more, the game is so poorly optimized that even high-end systems might encounter framerate issues, and the lovely inclusion of nProtect GameGuard as a piggyback program means that, while you’re playing, any other processes on your system will be effectively unusable. Toss in a few borderline pay-to-win elements, server instability and botters and you’ve got yourself a surefire recipe for failure. 

As an action-MMO, RaiderZ had a great deal of potential. Unfortunately, it’s abundantly clear that the developers don’t give a fig about either the game or its players beyond how they can use them to line their pockets. Long story short? Avoid the hell out of this game. If you want a good free-to-play action MMO, go play Tera. If you want a good monster-hunter game, wait for Monster Hunter Online.

As for me, I think I need a stiff drink. 

Embers of Caerus

Embers of Caerus (EoC) is a medieval fantasy sandbox MMORPG currently under development by Forsaken Studios. On June 19,2012, Forsaken Studios closed the books on a crowd-funding campaign goal of $25,000, raising $46,050 to continue production.

In Embers of Caerus, players will immerse themselves in a world of freedom and danger, guided along by a gripping main story-line that takes place over a millennium. Players will have the ability to create everything from weapons and armor to vehicles and ships, as well as homes and shops eventually building up to a player-ran town, city or kingdom. Players will also be given the choice to either restore an old world religion or create their own unique religion and god! You may chose to rebuild one of 12 available factions, or create your own entirely.

Embers of Caerus will not feature a classes or levels, instead focusing on a skill-based character system. The harsh environment will be unforgiving, forcing players to be resourceful and clever in their survival, and the many creatures, magical beings, demons and gods will make surviving a challenge. But, that’s not your only worry! PvP will also be available with full-looting rights.

There will be plenty to do in EoC, so join thousands of others as you forge your own destiny!

Life is Feudal

Life is Feudal

Life is Feudal (LIF) is a medieval fantasy MMORPG set in a sandbox environment. The world is massive and immersive, allowing players to control almost every aspect of the physical environment. Build everything from huts to homes, to outposts and even villages. Or, if you’re feeling ambitious, you can create your own mega-castle! Work the land for natural resources, craft weapons, and armor, and gain valuable player skills in order to stay alive.

There are unlimited terraforming possibilities in Life is Feudal. Dig tunnels, mines, and even moats raise and lower the ground, and diversify your land with many different types of surfaces. If you’re into city planning, the free build feature in LIF allows players to build communities on any part of the map. If you just want to fight and wreak havoc, Life is Feudal will feature a hardcore full-loot and free PvP system. Be a part of an organized field battle, or try your luck in a full-on siege!

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Gloria Victis

Gloria Victis

Gloria Victis is a Fantasy medieval MMORPG currently under development by Black Eye Games. The developer’s focus with Gloria Victis is utter realism, meaning all game mechanics are modeled after real life. The game will feature non target-based combat, meaning players will have to manually aim and time their attacks. There will be a dynamic weather system with seasonal changes. Gloria Victis will introduce players to a rich crafting system with over 10 different professions.

If you’re a fan of lore, there will be over 2000 multi-pathed and non-linear quests spread across more than 16 different zones, allowing players to immerse themselves entirely. The quests and missions place the player in moral dilemmas, with each decision changing how the game progresses (including changes in NPC attitudes toward you).

There will be a strong sandbox PvP element to Gloria Victis, with everything from good ol’ backwoods tussles to epic castle sieges and even knight tournaments. The classless character system will allow players to build and customize their avatar to their own preferences and play-styles, ultimately putting it to the test against other players throughout the world.

Velvet Sundown

Velvet Sundown

Velvet Sundown is a brand new free to play dramagame from Tribe Studios. In the game, you are aboard a luxury yacht, where you will play through hundreds of different experiences, based on how you interact with others. The game is all about social reactions between all the players.

The game is a little bit like the board game clue, in the way that you will have to interact with others to find out different things about them, and ultimately whether or not you want to pursue different avenues. Velvet Sundown is as much of a role-playing game that you can get. There is no combat, no raiding and no loot. But for those of you with a strong imagination, that can put yourself into the scenarios laid out for you, you will love this dramagame.

Continent of the Ninth Seal

Continent of the Ninth Seal

Continent of the Ninth Seal (C9) is a 3D fantasy action MMORPG developed by Wizden. In Continent of the Ninth Seal, players must free the land of Blenheim from the grip of evil Neper. It is up to you to stop Neper’s quest to open a magical gate and unleash the power to destroy the world. C9 features over 2000 quests spread over 5 continents, an action-based combat system with endless combat combinations, and a dynamic PvP environment.

There are four basic classes to chose from: The Fighter is a melee warrior who uses various weapons and shields to gain an advantage over enemies, eventually becoming either a Blademaster, Guardian, Warrior, or Berserker. The Hunter is a devastating ranged combatant who has daggers in case enemies get too close, this class can become either an Assassin, Ranger, or Scout. Shamans are the support class of C9 healing allies and damaging enemies with spell power, they may become Illusionists, Elementalists, or Taoist after level 20. Last but certainly not the least is the Witchblade, who combines its quick physical attacks with strong magical abilities.

C9 is a highly customizable and enjoyable action MMORPG for all fans of the genre.

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is the latest high fantasy MMO from one of the original EverQuest creators, Brad McQuaid. The game will feature a classic take on the epic adventure MMO, developed by gamers who aren’t afraid to take risks and present challenges. There will be a heavy focus on character development, an immersive world and cooperation with groups and guilds being at the forefront of how the game plays out.

The game was only recently announced via Brad McQuaid twitter account, and the Kickstarter campaign began in January 2014. Those looking for more information have plenty of time to do so, as the game is not expected to be released until 2017.

Visit all the Pantheon Rise of the Fallen tags on MMO ATK for the latest about the game.

Bless

Bless

Bless is a medieval fantasy MMORPG that kicked up a storm at this year’s G-Star trade show with its hyper-realistic graphics and impressive use of the Unreal Engine 3. Bless moves seamlessly through its gorgeous environment thanks to the action-based combat system and unique story-line developed around a decade-long war between rival factions. There are 10 races to chose from and each one allows the play to live a different story.

Lead by Neowiz Games, more than 150 game developers and designers are painstakingly pushing Bless beyond the boundaries of what an MMORPG can be. Immerse yourself in this vast world and experience the lore of the land. Bless’ story-line is sure to grip at every player in its own unique way.