Those of you interested in MMO or MMORPG releases will find plenty to get anticipated about this year. In this list, we’re going to highlight some of the best games we think you should check into for this calendar year. However, don’t look too much into the ranking of these games. Rankings are always opinionated, and these games can easily shift around during the year. So instead, think of this as just a collection of anticipated releases of the year.
Disclaimer: The Day Before, Plan 8, Palia, Blue Protocol, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, Mad World – Age of Darkness – MMORPG, Project TL (Throne and Liberty), Project AK, Chrono Odyssey, Corepunk and Ashes of Creation was removed due to being delayed out of 2022.
#7 Mist Legacy
Developer: Virtys
Publisher: Virtys
Release Date : September 13, 2022
Platfrom: PC
Mist Legacy is a unique MMORPG that will have you focusing on building your character with every skill as you work your way through the world. We mean that literally. If you want to do something specific in the game, you must have the skills to do so.
The story focuses on you being born in a place surrounded by mist, and being trained on how to get through it. Then, suddenly, you’re outside the mist in a vast world that you know nothing about. Work your way through the lands to get answers.
Fight monsters, build up your skills, aid other players, and ensure your survival!
#6 Foxhole
Developer: Clapfoot|Siege Camp
Publisher: Clapfoot|Siege Camp
Release Date : September 28, 2022
Platfrom: PC
They say that in war, every soldier matters. But when you’re playing video games, that’s not conveyed well. Mainly because you’re the main character and your importance is written into the title.
However, with Foxhole, it’s a different story. You’ll become part of a war that is comprised of thousands of players, each with their own way of thinking on how to win the war.
You’ll take to the battlefield, attempt to secure spots, and drive the enemy back. Everything you do will affect the game and how things are going for your side. So your impact will be felt whether you work in a squad or do things solo.
#5 Zenith: The Last City
- Developer: TribeVR
- Publisher: TribeVR
- Platform: PC
- Release: January 27, 2022
Zenith: The Last City acts like your typical MMORPG. It’s a game where you’re tossed into a fantasy world, and from there, you’re actively trying to level up. You’ll grind for XP, fight off hostile creatures, explore, find loot, craft better gear, and meet other players. However, what makes this game different is that this is a VR MMO title. Players will be going through the game world with more immersion, and it could sway players to dust off some of that VR gear you have laying around to try another VR take of the MMO genre.
#4 Mortal Online 2
- Developer: Star Vault
- Publisher: Star Vault
- Platforms: PC
- Release: January 25, 2022
If you played the original Mortal Online release that came out back in 2015, then you might find some interest in the sequel. Mortal Online 2 will again toss players into an unforgiving fantasy medieval world. The game has the usual tropes you would expect from an MMORPG with plenty of exploration, quests to take on, and crafting. However, the combat is more action-based, so you can’t rely on targeting or auto-attacks. Ultimately, this means you’ll have to rely on your skills to take out an opponent. Another aspect that the developers hope fans will notice as a bit unique in Mortal Online 2 is the freedom to attack anyone at any point. So there’s no certainty that players won’t find themselves in an unwilling duel when they encounter another player. With all that said, this game does have some mixed feelings because it is a subscription-based title. So you’ll need to pay for the base game and keep up with the monthly subscription to continue enjoying this MMORPG.
#3 Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons
- Developer: ArenaNet
- Publisher: ArenaNet
- Platform: PC
- Release: February 28, 2022
Guild Wars 2 was released back in 2012, and we’re getting ready to receive the third expansion to the game this year. Being an expansion, players can expect quite a bit of content to be added to the game. There’s a new storyline, mounts, masteries, legendary weapons, strike missions, a guildhall, and Bestiaries. Now with that said, you can enjoy the core game for free, so if you’re just starting out, you not only have the base game but the other two expansions, Path of Fire and Heart of Thrones, before you get into End of Dragons.
#2 World of Warcraft: Dragonflight
- Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
- Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
- Platform: PC
- Release: 2022
World of Warcraft has had to grow quite a bit over the years, and with each new expansion has come a new chance to do something fun in the realm of Azeroth. Now, World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is coming, and that means you’ll be able to…well…have fun with dragons.
Specifically, you’ll be able to go to the Dragon Isles, a place that was long thought abandoned, but as you got there, you’ll get to meet the dracthyr evokers, who are a kind of humanoid dragon, and you’ll be able to recruit them into both the Alliance and the Horde!
Add that to new quests, items, and lands to explore, and you’ll have plenty to do in this new expansion.
#1 Lost Ark
- Developer: Tripod Studio, Smilegate RPG
- Publisher: Smilegate, Amazon Games
- Platform: PC
- Release: February 11, 2022
Lost Ark is another MMORPG title available in certain markets for years before we finally got our hands on it. This Diablo-style video game title has had a strong following since it was released in Korea in 2018. Players are tossed into an open world to sail out to unique lands and hunt down treasure. From there, it’s all about taking on quests, completing mini-games, gathering resources, and eventually taking control of your very own island. As mentioned, the game was available for a few years now, but finally got Lost Ark into western markets this February. You can dive into the action and battle against a demonic legion today.
