Intro MMO games have gone through many changes over
the years.
Many of the game we're seeing here are either returning classics or new ideas launched from
crowdfunding.
Some have high fantasy art styles while others are very serious science fiction.
A few of these games are currently in early access and release dates could very easily
change because it takes a lot of work to build a massively multiplayer online game.
So let's take a look at these upcoming MMOs.
Star Citizen � TBA 2016 Star Citizen has a lot of anticipation among
gamers, and for good reason.
This space simulation game features dogfighting, an MMO universe for multiplayer, and even
first-person shooter gameplay.
You'll be able to smuggle cargo, take on different bounties, or work on the up-and-up as a trade
merchant as you look to continue upgrading your ship.
So whether you prefer playing solo or among friends and enemies, your way will move you
forward.
It's a mix of first person shooter elements in a persistant massively multiplayer universe
which is highly ambitious.
During development, they've begun to implement VR support and they've brought on the famous
actor Mark Hamill for voice acting.
The Arena Commander alpha version is already on Steam, providing the chance to engage in
dogfighting against waves of enemies.
Star Citizen is tentatively scheduled for a 2016 release for PCs everywhere.
World Of Warcraft Legion � September 2016 http://us.battle.net/wow/en/legion/
The sixth expansion to World Of Warcraft is going to be Legion.
The tomb of Sargeras has been reopened and the demons of the Burning Legion have entered
into the world.
Their mission is to summon the Dark Titan to take over Azeroth.
And it's up to you and your guild to take them on.
This expansion raises the level cap from 100 to 110 and includes a new area on Azeroth
called the Broken Isles.
New features include artifact weapons for each classes specialization.
And it introduces the demon hunter hero class that starts at level 98.
The Demon Hunter is an elven outcast shunned for daring to wield the terrible powers of
the Legion.
He has superior mobility and a stronger sense of awareness to tap into the forbidden powers.
There will be nine 5-man dungeons and two new raids.
World of Warcraft Legion is expected to launch by September 2016.
Lineage Eternal: Twilight Resistance � TBA Lineage Eternal's story takes place two centuries
after the forces of darkness beat the armies of good.
New heroes emerge to end the two hundred year reign of evil starting a war.
Action is shown from an isometric perspective similar to Diablo, but it's not a lone wolf
or simply just a party of a few players on this adventure.
The game is about war and features big skirmishes for huge battles.
Lineage Eternal also innovates it's combat because it goes beyond a clickfest.
Players can draw lines of attacks for precise attacks against multiple enemies.
There's also dynamic destruction during combat.
And traversal also has a few nuances as players will be able to assist other players such
as lowering ropes to allow for climbing.
Lineage Eternal's release date is still to be announced.
SkySaga � TBA https://www.skysaga.com/en
SkySaga is a creation playground where you make anything you can imagine.
In a nutshell it's like Minecraft, it's online, and it's in the sky.
The visuals pay tribute to the voxel art style, but textures are smoother and models have
more detail.
What makes the design interesting is that areas and almost everything in the world is
procedurally generated.
So when you go raiding dungeons and looking for treasure it can be a unique experience
each time.
And best of all there is player vs player battles for duking it out with your friends.
Skysaga's release date is still to be announced.
Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade � Q3 2016 In the same tradition as APB and Magic: The
Gathering, there are few games that have attracted as many die-hard loyalists as Warhammer 40,000.
Each game in the series has adapted to the technology, graphics, and general addictive
third-person shooter content that has been a staple of the series.
Behaviour Interactive will be taking over for the newest chapter which will take place
on the planet Arkhona and feature four playable factions including Orks, Space Marines, Chaos
Space Marines, and the Eldar, with the Tyranid Swarm featuring as an NPC.
This game will also feature Hero-classes that can be upgraded � but at a cost to in-game
resources.
While still taking place in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, this MMO will keep its familiar
player interface, making it easy for new players to transition.
The game is currently in early access on Steam and the full release is scheduled for Q3 2016.
Pangaea: New World � TBA Pangaea New World is a massively multiplayer
FPS inspired by games like Fallout, STALKER, and Eve Online.
The game takes place in a world that's been sent into darkness by a deep space Ark that
landed on Earth and nearly caused the extinction of the human race.
The only area uneffected by the Ark was the immediate area surrounding it.
In this post apocalyptic world, your actions have a lot of weight to them.
Everything is linked.
Meaning if you kill something it might change the population of the world forever.
The game also has survival aspects which means that you'll have to build up your character
with better weapons and equipment.
Shroud of
the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues � TBA Shroud Of The Avatar is a Sandbox MMO from
the creators of Ultima Online and the author of Dragonlance.
The game features five episodic stories with three different online modes: single player,
friends only, and open.
Despite being an MMO there is an offline single player with over 40 hours of story.
The game features a deep crafting system where the best items are made by the players.
Shroud of the Avatar doesn't have a monthly fee, it's just a pay once and play game.
Release date is still to be announced.
Lost Ark - TBA Lost Ark is the most impressive Action RPG
we have seen so far.
Graphics and animations are far above the standards of modern action rpgs.
The gameplay also offers many new innovations.
It�s going to be a big open world and you�ll have your own ship to use for exploration.
While sailing the seas there�s treasure hunting and chances for random encounters.
As you grind and hunt down quests, you�ll also find hidden quests and public events.
On top of all that, there are mini-games that involve drinking and card games.
The actual dungeon crawling represents a cinematic experience that rivals single player games.
And for the hardcore players, there will be challenging raid bosses.
This game is being developed by a Korean developer but they want to appeal to American gamers
and hope to localize the game shortly after release.
Albion Online � TBA 2016 Albion Online focuses highly on the sandbox
features.
The economy is driven by player crafting.
Players will have to spend plenty of time gathering materials in the open world, but
they will have the ability to craft the most deadly weapons.
The game will feature territorial PvP combat as you battle for control of the world.
You�ll have plenty of player customization options, in fact you won�t be locked into
one class.
Classes are gear dependent, so you�ll be able to change your role very quickly.
Player housing let�s you swap as many items as you like, and this will have a direct influence
on your character.
This is also one of the few games that is completely cross platform.
You will be able to play the same game across Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Camelot Unchained PC / June 2016 Set in a fantasy world but without any player-versus-environment
gameplay, Camelot Unchained promises to bring realm against realm battle to the frontlines
of MMO.
Your character will have to team up with other players in your realm to forage for supplies
and take resources from other realms to build camps, cities, and more.
In other words, your world is going to be what you're able to make it at the expense
of rivals.
The game will require a subscription fee to play.
Camelot Unchained is currently set to go live for Windows in June 2016.
Pathfinder Online PC / TBA 2016 In 2009, a tabletop game was created based
on modified rules of the third Dungeons and Dragons rule set.
That game was Pathfinder.
Now, the tabletop game's universe comes alive with this sandbox-style MMORPG.
You're put into an open fantasy world and will have to fight your environment and other
players to earn the resources you need and build the game how you want it.
But the game will emphasize avoiding PvP battle unnecessarily, with reputation and the potential
to be flagged for attack if you just randomly try to pick fights.
Leveling up will require time, as well.
Instead of spamming an action over and over, the more time you spend in the game, the more
experience points you earn to spend on your skill tree.
Early Enrollment lets you play the game now, but a more full version of the game is currently
slated for early 2016.
Crowfall PC / Dec 2016 If you've ever wanted to be an immortal god
in a fully-destructible setting, then Crowfall may be for you.
You'll battle as one when you travel between different worlds that fade over time.
Each Campaign World may last one month or three, but has four seasons and becomes more
deadly as time goes on.
Your objective is to meet the win conditions set for different realms and earn the winnings
for yourself and your guild.
Meanwhile, Eternal Kingdoms last for the entire season and are governed by the players.
There are no resources to earn, but players can build structures and other items for use
on the Campaign Worlds.
Different campaigns will also have different rules, allowing for guild-based battle or
individual deathmatch.
With Gordon Watson, Executive Producer of previous MMOs such as Ultima Online and The
Sims Online at the helm, look for this pay-to-play offering to be available for PC in December
of 2016.
Tree Of Savior � TBA 2016 Tree of Savior is a Korean MMO that's known
as the spiritual successor to Ragnarok Online.
The game features 2.5D graphics with anime style characters in a fairy tale setting.
The game offers a lot of diversity for character development with 80 classes and 10 class advancements.
There's over 200 bosses to battle in quests, raids, and dungeons.
Tree of Savior launches sometime in 2016.
Outro Many MMO games have kept their traditional
roots, but we are seeing some new innovative games like Star Citizen that are looking to
push the features and the scale of the genre.
What are your favorite upcoming MMO games?
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