Gamers have more good games to look forward to in 2022 than they have for a long time. Diablo Immortal has finally been shown to the world, but that’s only one of a dozen other MMORPGs in active development. This article explores ten upcoming MMOs and covers their releasing dates, setting, gameplay style, and what sets them apart.
Diablo immortal
Diablo Immortal will be the latest installment in the Diablo series, which was initially only released for Android and iOS. We now know there will also be a PC version.
The game should offer a typical Diablo experience:
– You walk through hordes of monsters in iso view
– You play one of 6 different courses
– There is a campaign that should last about 10 hours and takes place between Diablo 2 and 3
– There are eight expansive areas to explore
– There is an in-depth system to upgrade your gear
– There are rifts and bounties to accompany you as you level up
– Exemplary grades are back
What makes this game special, however, is the MMORPG element, which also brings the game to this list:
– With PvP content, even good loot beckons
– There will be dungeons and raids for 4 to 8 players
– Immortals can access raids for up to 48 players
Who are you interested in?
Immortal is primarily aimed at Diablo fans and mobile gamers. There are some mobile elements, including a shop and slightly weaker graphics, even with the PC version. Nonetheless, all Diablo fans and Lost Ark fans should pay attention to this game.
How likely is a 2022 release?
100% Blizzard has announced a June 2 release date and will likely stick to that date. It’s too long to announce this. So if you’re in the mood to buy a new Diablo, you’ll get your money’s worth this year.
Tower of Fantasy
Tower of Fantasy is an anime MMORPG. It is Free2Play and implemented in Unreal Engine 4. In the game, in addition to dungeons, you can explore a completely open game world with your characters. You can design this character as you wish.
– The Tower of Fantasy game world is a mixture of fantasy and sci-fi.
– You follow the story of humanity’s future colonization of the planet Ada. The story is told through various missions.
– Your playstyle determines which weapon to choose
– Combat is action-packed
– You can climb, swim and destroy various objects in the world
– Has typical MMORPG content like guilds or crafting
– Dungeons and PvP content awaits at the end of the game
Tower of Fantasy is comparable to Genshin Impact in many ways. There are a lot of similarities, especially in the graphics and the gacha system, which is also supported by the illusion system, where your character can take the form of various other heroes.
However, Tower of Fantasy is a full MMORPG with appropriate content such as group dungeons.
Who are you interested in?
Tower of Fantasy is aimed at fans of anime MMORPGs and Genshin Impact. The battles are action-packed and fun, with many story content and cutscenes. However, it would help if you were happy with the caching system, as it is an integral part of the game.
How likely is a 2022 release?
90% are currently running the first closed beta, including English text and voiceover. Everything shows that developers can meet the requirements of the 2022 version.
Embers Adrift
Embers Adrift will be a sandbox MMORPG set in a medieval world. The focus is on PvE because PvP shouldn’t exist for now.
– The game requires no lessons but lets you choose your weapons and abilities. However, tank, healer, DD, and crowd control are trinity.
– There will be no main quest center, and the NPCs themselves should do tedious farming tasks. All missions in the game are designed to tell a story and bring greater rewards at the end.
– Team play is said to be important in Embers Adrift. There are dungeons, raids, and group content in the open world. Those who want to travel alone can do so, but with some challenges. Part of the story should also take place in group instances.
– As a sandbox MMORPG, crafting should also play an important role.
– Elements are designed to make it more immersive, including the lack of a minimap, redundant tooltips, and a stripped-down interface.
– Generally, Ember Adrift advertises that you should experience adventures with friends, which you then narrate around the campfire.
– The game relies on a subscription model, but it has no actual money store in return.
Who are you interested in?
Anyone looking for action-packed combat and powerful graphics won’t get their money’s worth in Embers Adrift. However, if you like to go it alone, you’d instead take your hands off the game. It’s a niche game focused on a small, tight-knit community. But you can have a lot of fun with it, as I noticed in the beta.
How likely is a 2022 release?
The planned launch area and dungeon should be fully completed. However, some elements seem to be unfinished, so the game needs more development time. 50% of developers have consistently emphasized that they want to release this year.
EGON: Inferna Bellum
EGON: Inferna Bellum was initially announced as Project T and had been developing for years. A former director at NCSoft, South Korean Kim Yeong-Seong, who was in charge of Aion and Lineage 2, is in charge.
The game is played from an iso perspective, just like in Lost Ark
There are six different classes to choose from – Knight, Priest, Assassin, Warrior, Archer, and Wizard
You can face dungeons and boss raids
A pet system will be designed to make you more substantial on the battlefield.
PvP with sieges and a 1,000-player battle royale game until only one is left alive.
The game is being developed in South Korea but will be released globally and target Western players.
Who are you interested in?
EGON is aimed at fans of The Lost Ark, especially when it comes to controls and visuals. However, it looks weak graphically, which may also be due to the mobile adaptation. Precisely what that will look like on PC is still unknown. On smartphones, tasks may also run automatically.
How likely is a 2022 release?
50% was initially planned to be released in South Korea in 2021, but the coronavirus is said to have hampered developers. A release in South Korea is considered very specific, as players with the corresponding phone numbers can register in advance. Whether the game will come to the West this year is uncertain. There are no international sites, at least for now.
ArcheWorld
ArcheWorld is supposed to be a sandbox MMORPG focused on Play2Earn. You will encounter blockchain technology in the game, and it should be possible to make money with cryptocurrencies.
The world should have no loading screen at all.
Players will be able to use different skill sets to compose their characters, which may be similar to feats in ArcheAge.
You will protect your house, pets, mounts, vehicles, and equipment as NFTs and should then be able to transact with cryptocurrencies.
So-called land grabs are also affected by NFTs when ArcheAge players go out looking for the best place to live. This happens in an open world.
Developers rely on BORA as a cryptocurrency. You can earn Archeum currency during the game, which can then be exchanged for BORA.
It’s unclear if the game is just an adaptation of the existing ArcheAge, or if it creates its world in the same universe. The white paper and gameplay for the game are currently missing.
Who are you interested in?
ArcheWorld caters to fans of ArcheAge and cryptocurrencies. If you like both and want to make money with MMORPGs, you should check out ArcheWorld. However, if you’re looking for a new main game with good gameplay and fresh ideas, you won’t find it here.
How likely is a 2022 release?
75% ArcheWorld is implemented by XL Games, now owned by Kakao Games. Both developers and publishers have experience publishing globally. So you should be able to achieve your goal. Only the fact that there is no gameplay yet is a little suspicious.
Fractured
Fractured is a sandbox game that is essentially similar to Ultima Online. You experience the MMORPG from an iso point of view and should be able to play as much as you want. For this, Fractured relies on a particular concept.
There are three playable races, each corresponding to your player type:
If you play Beastman, you live on a planet with only PvE content.
If you choose Human, you’ll get a PvP-restricted planet and a karma system for the grieving.
When you play Demons, you enter a world all about PvP. The focus here is on nonstop action and full loot.
Each planet has its biome, assets, and custom geography. It is possible to switch between worlds, but this is strictly limited.
Fractured also forgoes a fixed class instead of giving you a talent tree. You can distribute the points you earn as you wish and suit your play style. MMORPGs also want to reduce the grinding aspect by constantly inviting you to explore and kill new monsters through the lore system to improve your skills, rather than always going through the same activities.
In the final game, the focus is on cities, which can be controlled by different guilds and conquered in PvP. Players will compete for 30 large cities and more than 90 small cities.
Who are you interested in?
The unique concept of three worlds should appeal to both PvE and PvP fans. However, many are still skeptical that there will be enough content, to begin with. Fractured is for sandbox lovers who like to grind but don’t want to experience the same activity repeatedly.
How likely is a 2022 release?
25% In our interview, they said they plan to release the full version around the end of 2022. However, developers still have a lot of work to do. A 2023 release is more likely.
Chrono Odyssey
Chrono Odyssey is a new MMORPG from developer Npixel, who also implemented Gran Saga. You play as a member of a particular unit Idraiginn that goes to war with 12 gods.
However, many details are currently unclear:
There should be a working system that you can use to switch classes like in Final Fantasy XIV
Combat should be action-packed
In the announcement, the promise of realistic graphics
Huge realm vs. realm battle planned
Chrono Odyssey will not only be a game but a mega-franchise that includes both comics and game story series.
Who are you interested in?
It’s hard to say so far because there’s still too little information. However, there should be cross-play between PC, console, and mobile. Graphics and UI should automatically adapt to the platform. So if you like to use it on multiple platforms, you should keep an eye on Chrono Odyssey.
How likely is a 2022 release?
25% was initially planned to be tested in South Korea in 2021 and released a year later. However, testing has been delayed, which will primarily drive the global launch.
Cinderstone Online
On Steam, Cinderstone Online describes itself as a cute and colorful MMORPG set in a 2.5D world. So you always look at your character from the side, but you can move in all four directions in the game world.
Game Features:
12 different main classes, each of which should have a Specialization for Tank, Healer, or DD
action-packed combat
A large and open game world
World’s main story and dynamic quests
The housing includes own farm
Various life skills, including mining, logging, and fishing
Then the ending should be about caravans that transport goods from one place to another and fighting for forts, which is somewhat reminiscent of ArcheAge
Who are you interested in?
Cinderstone Online is aimed at fans of sandbox MMORPGs who don’t value authentic graphics. A colorful yet action-packed adventure awaits you here. But there should be a tendency to break in.
How likely is a 2022 release?
50% Actually, Cinderstone should be out by the end of 2021. Playtests have been running since then, and you can be invited to participate on Steam. However, the last update to the game came in January 2022 – and the radio has been silent since then. There might even be no MMORPG at all.
Odin: Rise of Valhalla
Odin: The Rise of Valhalla takes place in Norse mythology. Well-known characters like Odin or Thor should be in it, and the continents of Midgard, Jotunheim, Nidavellir, and Blenheim.
You don’t need a loading screen to explore the open game world where many adventures await you.
You have four classes to choose from Warrior, Rogue, Priest, and Sorceress.
The Trinity of Tanks, DDs, and Healers
You should be able to climb, ride a horse, swim, and fly a kite.
Dungeons and PvP battles await you in the final stage.
Who are you interested in?
Odin: Rise of Valhalla is primarily aimed at fans of mobile MMORPGs. You can see this in the UI and autoplay. Graphically, however, it makes a good impression there. So if you’re looking for a good MMORPG on your smartphone that can handle annoying content on its own, you should keep an eye out for games from Korea.
How likely is a 2022 release?
75% Odin is set to hit theaters in South Korea as early as 2021 and is a huge success. Sales have exceeded 11 million euros in the first two days. The release in the West is planned for 2022 by Kakao Games (Elyon, ArcheAge). The only thing missing now is a significant marketing campaign targeting the West.
Ni no Kuni: Across World
Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds is an anime MMORPG that connects two worlds. The story revolves around you and your characters, immersing yourself in a virtual reality called Soul Divers. You’ll learn about a danger that threatens two worlds – the virtual world in the game and the real world.
In the beginning, you can choose from five different characters: witch, swordsman, archer, mechanic, and saboteur. The primary physique of the character is given, but you can determine the subtleties such as hairstyle and skin color by yourself.
Explore the colorful anime world with your characters.
You can expect action battles where you have to target your opponent.
You complete missions and encounter boss monsters in an open world.
You can explore dungeons with other players.
You join your guild kingdom, you have to protect the guild from other players, and you can attack other kingdoms simultaneously. Then the best kingdom should control the capital and be able to make some rules there.
Who are you interested in?
Ni no Kuni is a well-known franchise, and the graphics and combat look pretty good. However, it offers autoplay and a gacha system. If you don’t get along with this content, you should stay away from this MMORPG.
How likely is a 2022 release?
100% Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds already has a German website and offers pre-registration for release in the respective app store. The only thing unclear is the game’s PC version and whether it will be released in the summer.
Conclusion
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