Top 8 Best MMOs You Can Play Right Now in 2018

Final Fantasy XIV

Top 8 Best MMOs You Can Play Right Now in 2018

Final Fantasy XIV has been making waves since it launched a few years back, and since then, it’s seen its fair share of expansions as well. Despite the bumpy start, Square Enix had been pouring their time and effort into the game, releasing constant patches, updates, and even collaborations to smooth things out. As it stands, Final Fantasy XIV offers a unique experience that still stays true to the series, giving players their very own characters along with traditional classes, such as the Black Mage, Dancer, Monk, and Summoner. Classic Final Fantasy items and references are also peppered in the game for good measure, including FF7’s Materia and Warrior of Light’s horned helmet. Final Fantasy fans who have been dying to play an expansive MMO experience should look no further than Final Fantasy XIV.

Black Desert Online

Top 8 Best MMOs You Can Play Right Now in 2018

Pearl Abyss has gone and created their very own MMORPG featuring a vast world, different classes, and downright gorgeous graphics. Unlike most MMORPGs, Black Desert Online takes plenty of inspiration from third-person games, requiring players to actually use a string of commands when attacking instead of simply pressing a button.

Characters can customize their personal loadout and create strings of different combos as they tackle dangerous enemies scattered across the land. That being said, Black Desert Online still offers the typical MMO formula and comes with a variety of quests and missions (along with an adorable Black Spirit) that will keep you busy for hours on end.

Runescape Mobile

Top 8 Best MMOs You Can Play Right Now in 2018

Runescape was one of the biggest MMOs back in the day, attracting countless players in its medieval fantasy world. Since the game was such a big hit on PC, the developers are taking the time to port it over to mobile devices. Unlike other MMOs, Runescape never actually had a linear storyline, meaning players were free to do as they please.

Players could create their own avatars and explore Gielinor and take up different missions given by NPCs. Fighting monsters and completing quests increase their experience which, in turn, could be used to increase their skills. If anything, Runescape flows with nostalgia and is a great MMO for those who want to experience a good dose of nostalgia. That said, the game is currently in beta and is slated to launch later this year.

MapleStory M

Top 8 Best MMOs You Can Play Right Now in 2018

Another classic franchise, MapleStory was also a huge hit with kids back in the day, with its charming 2D sprites, cool armor, and loads of side quests. Nexon has gone on to make a full-fledged sequel, but not without making a spiritual successor to the first game. MapleStory M pretty much brings an original side-scrolling adventure right in the palm of your hands.

Unlike MapleStory 2, the mobile spin-off stays true to most of the mechanics of the first game and is probably the most accessible game in the series. Thanks to the useful auto-quest feature, players can breeze by the story and get down to the tougher levels early on. If you love the old MapleStory formula, MapleStory M is free to download worldwide.

Sea of Thieves

Top 8 Best MMOs You Can Play Right Now in 2018

Rare and Microsoft teamed up to create a new seafaring adventure in Sea of Thieves. If pirates weren’t enough to sway players into buying a copy, Sea of Thieves features a vast, shared world where players will encounter each other over the course of their playthrough. This added depth in multiplayer creates a dynamic sense in the community, as players can loot others and hold battles in the wide ocean. With that in mind, this shared world also meant that players could get revenge against those other players who stole their treasure or sunk their ship in the past. While Sea of Thieves might pale in comparison to other MMOs, the developers are constantly working on some new additions to the game.

Elder Scrolls Online

Top 8 Best MMOs You Can Play Right Now in 2018

The Elder Scrolls has always had the making of a fully-fledged MMO with its collection of quirky NPCs, hundreds of side quests, vast lore, and a stunning world. Thankfully, Bethesda decided to push through with the idea in the form of Elder Scrolls Online. Despite its fairly lackluster launch, the developers have been working hard on polishing the game, eventually leading to a solid MMO Elder Scrolls experience.

Those who love Skyrim or Oblivion will finally get their shot at experiencing the same thrill of fighting dangerous monsters and completing quests with their friends. With constant expansions and more content to uncover, Elder Scrolls Online is definitely worth looking into.

Warframe

Top 8 Best MMOs You Can Play Right Now in 2018

While Warframe originally launched back in 2013, the constant updates and changes continue to evolve the game and score new players. One particular update, Plains of Eidolon, has added a hub area where players congregate and meet up for missions. The hub comes loaded with different NPCs and missions, giving Warframe the sense of a traditional MMO experience.

That said, players will still be deploying out in missions as squads, so there’s still a certain limit to how many people can actually join a mission together. Warframe has always carried plenty of MMO elements, from grinding for better gear down to the different raids, and the Plains of Eidolon update takes it a step further.

Destiny 2

Top 8 Best MMOs You Can Play Right Now in 2018

Destiny 2 takes plenty of inspiration from different genres, such as RPGs and MMOs, and wraps it all up with tight FPS gameplay. The game comprises of different quests and missions you can take up apart from the main quest, which leads to the heavy grinding aspect of looking for the right equipment for your character.

Moreover, Destiny 2 also offers different raids that players can team up and accept as a party. While Destiny 2 might not be recognized as an official MMO, it definitely incorporates plenty of elements that, if focused on in later installments, could turn the series in a whole different direction. Nonetheless, MMO fans who love gunplay will definitely enjoy what Destiny 2 has to offer.