Top Upcoming MMOs of 2017

If you’re looking to enjoy a video game filled with other players to complete a campaign or go head-to-head, then there are a number of great MMO titles launching in 2017. Take a look at some of our favorite upcoming MMO titles and let us know what MMO you’re looking forward to playing most by leaving a comment down below!

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Dual Universe

Developer: Novaquark
Publisher: TBD
Platforms: PC
Release Date: TBA 2017-2018

This is an upcoming title that very well might not officially release within 2017 as developers hope to release an alpha version next year. Overall, Dual Universe seems to be quite ambitious and even said to combine elements from Minecraft, No Man’s Sky, Eve Online, Star Citizen, and Space Engineers.

Players will share a massive single universe with the ability to edit game worlds by adding structures, altering terrain, along with creating ship scripts and constructs. Dual Universe will focus on collective gameplay with gamers exploring, mining, trading, crafting, and creating in-game politics.

Chronicles of Elyria

Developer: Soulbound Studios
Publisher: Soulbound Studios
Platforms: PC
Release Date: TBA 2017

One of the draws that first captures your attention with developers Soulbound Studios upcoming MMORPG, Chronicles of Elyria, is death. Interestingly enough, this upcoming video game title focuses on characters age progression with ten to fourteen real-world months spanning decades for your character. You will see these characters age visibly before they ultimately die making players think long-term within the game and the influences your character brings into the world.

While characters will die their souls live on forever which will be placed within a new character who will face the world your previous character forged. To keep things a bit fresh, NPC quests will be altered as well which means that there won’t be endless grinding during the early stages of gameplay. Likewise, when a player logs off, their character remains in that world to train their skills, run your shop, and even defend themselves if you happen to be AFK.

Crowfall

Developer: ArtCraft
Publisher: ArtCraft
Platforms: PC
Release Date: TBA 2017

Crowfall is an upcoming MMOPRG that takes inspiration from the HBO series Game of Thrones. Developers ArtCraft is mixing elements of action-RPG and real-time strategy where players will seek out glory, wealth, and ultimately power. Though, regardless if players opt to go through the world on their own, Crowfall will push for more player interactions.

While this is an ambitious title to offer gameplay similar to what players may find watching Game of Thrones, the developers are finding no trouble when it comes to backing support. Originally, the title was featured within Kickstarter for a pledge goal of $800,000 and according to the official website for Crowfall, developers has managed to bring in over $10,000,000 in funding.

Bless

Developer: Neowiz Bless Studio
Publisher: Neowiz Games
Platforms: PC
Release Date: TBA 2017

Bless is an upcoming MMORPG developed by Neowiz Games. Set in a medieval fantasy world, the main story revolves around two factions that have been in a decade-long war. Players will join the war and pick a faction after creating a new character while determining its race and class.

Being developed by a South Korean development team, the upcoming MMORPG Bless will be releasing worldwide at some point in 2017.

Camelot Unchained

Developer: City State Entertainment
Publisher: City State Entertainment
Platforms: PC
Release Date: TBA 2017

Camelot Unchained is an upcoming title that is considered to be a spiritual successor to Dark Age of Camelot. Overall this fantasy world players will be dwelling within has been nearly destroyed leaving where gamers will be put into the shoes as part of the remaining survivors of the world.

Developers City State Entertainment emphasize that the story and adventure for players will be one that will reclaim the world. Furthermore, this RvR game will be a player-driven economy with no real-world money shops available for gamers to quickly buff and enhance their characters.

SkySaga: Infinite Isles

Developer: Radiant Worlds
Publisher: Smilegate
Platforms: PC
Release Date: TBA 2017

SkySaga: Infinite Isles, from developers Radiant Worlds, is a voxel-based MMO similar to the popular Minecraft video game. Within the game, players receive their own island to build endlessly with the ability to purchase additional islands. Gamers are able to receive quests, complete campaigns, collect resources in which they can sell for a profit within the in-game market.

Currently, SkySaga: Infinite Isles is available today through an alpha version download though we may very well see a full release at some point in 2017.

Sea of Thieves

Developer: Rare
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Platforms: PC, XB1
Release Date: TBA 2017

Sea of Thieves is all about being a pirate with a crew. Scavenge for treasure, loot islands, take to the open sea, and battle against other crews that are unfortunate enough to come across your pathway.

User-generated content is a big feature for Sea of Thieves as well. Players will be able to craft their own custom stories using the various in-game tools. From there, these campaigns can be uploaded online for other players to download and enjoy on their own. With that said, you can be sure that there will be plenty of exploration tied into the game.