2024 promises to be rich in new products in the MMORPG genre: among fresh projects are completely new games and continuations of already beloved stories. Fans can expect medieval battles in a fantasy world, fantastic technologies, and advanced crafting and leveling systems. Many titles are planned to be released not only on PC, but also gradually adapted to consoles, and some of them will be available on both platforms from the moment of release.
This article has collected the best MMORPG games that will be released in 2024, if there are no unexpected postponements, which is not surprising lately. In addition, some projects have already received an announcement of the Russian language, and in some there is still hope for localization. On the list you will find titles that will take you to the past or future, or even to other worlds with elements of horror and survival, where interaction with other players will determine your fate.
The Queenfall
- Site: quinfall.com.
- Steam page: The Queenfall.
- Platforms: PC.
- Russian language: interface and subtitles.
- Release date: spring 2024
The game takes players into a medieval world where you can do whatever you want. The Quinfall includes detailed character customization, exploration, taming and breeding of creatures. In addition, the plot allows you to travel through time and get acquainted with things from different eras - airships, steam engines, mining carts and even giant robots.
Dynamic PVP and PVE battles with a Non-Target system are planned, including battles on ships, islands and castle sieges. Other features: a developed trading system between players, home ownership, caravans, the ability to create your own island, manage taverns and shops.
Nightingale
- Site: playnightingale.com.
- Steam page: Nightingale.
- Platforms: PC.
- Russian language: not supported.
- Release date: February 22, 2024
The game's plot takes place in Nightingale, hundreds of years after the Fae made official contact with humans, when they left magic to a select few. The small town is the epicenter of the study of magic - it is one of the most powerful magical settlements in the whole world, where a whole network of portals leading to the Realms of Faerie has been recreated.
Nightingale is a cooperative open world survival game with crafting mechanics. The developers demonstrated how first-person combat will take place, as well as how other mechanics are implemented - cutting down trees, building, etc. The creators promised repeatable gameplay where you can explore diverse worlds, fight monsters alone or team up with other players.
Once human
- Site: www.oncehuman.game.
- Steam page: Once human.
- Platforms: PC.
- Russian language: interface and subtitles.
- Release date: Q3 2024
Once Human is a sci-fi game with horror elements that will keep you on your toes. The project takes players into a post-apocalyptic world, where, as a Meta-Human, they will have to go on a journey to bring balance to this chaotic reality.
The Stardust that has consumed the world affects everything, including soil and water, and the consumption of contaminated resources reduces Sanity, affecting health. To stay alive, you need to constantly monitor your vital signs. The game also includes an extensive crafting and modification system, base building and interaction with various factions.
Path of Exile 2
- Site: pathofexile2.com.
- Steam page: Path of Exile 2.
- Platforms: PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S/.
- Russian language: interface and subtitles.
- Release date:TBD.
Path of Exile 2 is not exactly a continuation of the first part, players will once again have to return to the world of Wraeclast and find a way to stop the growing corruption. Both stories will be connected by a common ending and all purchases that were made in the first Path of Exile will be carried over to the sequel. Visually, the sequel is significantly superior to its predecessor - the trailer showed significant improvements in graphics and some combat features.
They will add a new campaign of six Acts, as well as 100 different areas, 600 types of monsters and 100 bosses. The developers have expanded the skill system - now support stones are inserted into skill stones, forming up to 6 links. There will be about 1500 passive skills, and dual specialization will allow some points to be allocated to two different sets of abilities, making the hero completely customizable.
Perfect New World
- Site: pnw.perfectworld.com.
- Steam page: Perfect New World.
- Platforms: PC.
- Russian language: not supported.
- Release date:TBD.
Perfect New World is an open world RPG with no loading screens. The story takes place on a vast continent, where you can explore different regions and encounter many creatures, cultures and mysteries. The title boasts stunning graphics, realistic physics, dynamic weather and day/night cycles.
You will play as the Tamer of Souls - a unique hero who is able to catch and tame Spiritual Beasts, powerful and amazing animals with mystical abilities. Go in search of the reincarnated Prime, who once saved the world from chaos and is now being reborn in a new body.
Pax Dei
- Site: playpaxdei.com.
- Steam page: Pax Dei.
- Platforms: PC.
- Russian language: unknown
- Release date:TBD.
Another medieval MMORPG in the sandbox genre. It allows players to explore and conquer lands, build camps, craft, and much more. Here, myths are real, ghosts exist, and magic is undeniable. There are no quest NPCs in the game; to unlock new tasks, you will have to interact with the environment.
Pax Dei is in early development and does not have a confirmed release date, however, players can already sign up for testing and stay tuned for updates. Most likely, the game will be free and without translation into Russian, but the exact information is still unknown.
ARC 2
- Site: ark2.com.
- Steam page: ARC 2.
- Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S.
- Russian language: unknown
- Release date:TBD.
ARK is a game with many unique creatures and a variety of worlds to explore. Thanks to customization and different maps, you can try hundreds of mods and play with other users on servers.
The project is a long-awaited addition to the franchise - a continuation of the ARK story. Part 2 will feature a lot of RPG components, primarily in the form of leveling up and developing a skill tree with different abilities, perks, and power-ups. The world will now function more dynamically: events will occur regardless of the player’s participation, you can interact with them and receive additional rewards.
Blue Protocol
- Site: blue-protocol.com.
- Page on Steam: Blue Protocol (not available in Russia and Kazakhstan, you need a European account).
- Platforms: PC.
- Russian language: unknown
- Release date:TBD.
Events take place in a futuristic anime-style fantasy world full of PvE content. Players will have to explore the environment and complete various quests to level up their characters. Blue Protocol features a dynamic, real-time combat system that is very reminiscent of battles in Genshin impact and Tales of Arise.
Since the game released in Japan in 2023 and left a positive impression on players, Bandai Namco has partnered with Amazon Games for a global release in 2024. The game is free, but there is a premium battle pass and store inside. Fans of Genshin Impact should definitely take a closer look at Blue Protocol.
Dune: Awakening
- Site: duneawakening.com.
- Steam page: Dune Awakening.
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X.
- Russian language: unknown
- Release date:TBD.
Dune Awakening is an MMORPG on PC and console, where you will have to survive on a planet with a harsh climate, where dangers await at every turn - Arrakis. Players will have to create shelters from sandstorms and master old ways of traveling through the deepest deserts, while also avoiding the huge sandworms that live under the sand to avoid being eaten by them.
The plot takes place in the ruins of long-forgotten biological testing stations. The main character will have to go into unknown sectors and become the first to discover the secrets before the Coriolis storms again shift the sands and change the landscape of the open world. Create a base and guild, engage in spice collection, trade, tricks or open conflicts.
ArcheAge 2
- Site: not.
- Steam page: not.
- Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
- Russian language: unknown
- Release date:TBD.
The plot of ArcheAge 2 was written by writer Min Hee Jeong, the author of the novels on which the first part was created. Events take place simultaneously with the original ArcheAge, but will not be connected to it. In the new project, the story is a personal adventure of the protagonist with a non-linear outcome depending on the decisions made. Players will find themselves in a period when the Primordial Continent was just discovered by people, will see the beginning of colonization and will be able to unravel the secrets of ancient civilizations that were forgotten and abandoned for thousands of years.
ArcheAge 2 will initially have less content, and many mechanics will be changed - for example, trading will be redesigned in such a way that users can do it alone, in squads, and even entire raids. The mechanics of personal real estate will also be modernized - houses will have more functionality, you will be able to live in cities with friends and build your own castles together with guild members.
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