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From Runescape to Guild Wars 2, in this article, we will talk about the 5 best MMORPGs you can play in 2025.
2025 is looking to be a bright year for MMORPG fans. With new games like Dune: Awakening coming out and legacy titles like World of Warcraft releasing new expansion packs, we won’t blame you if you want to dip your toes in the massive worlds of these games.
You might be wondering which MMORPG you should start with, whether it is a hardcore representation of the genre like Guild Wars 2 or a comfortable adventure that allows you to relax like Old School Runescape. That is why we decided to make a list of the 5 best MMORPGs you should try in 2025.
5 Best MMORPGs You Can Try In 2025
The genre is packed with many great IPs, with something for everyone. But some games stand out more than others. We have made sure that we include the 5 games that represent the broad range of the genre the best, so you can pick a game from this list that suits your own taste. Now, let’s take a look at the titles we have on our hands here.
5. STAR WARS: The Old Republic
The Old Republic makes the fans live out their fantasy of being a part of the world of Star Wars. This MMORPG took the fifth spot in this list because of its high production value, big scale, great storytelling, and the opportunity it provides to immerse yourself in the world.
This free-to-play MMORPG from Bioware features eight classes in total. All of them have different backstories and campaigns. The game also has a dialogue system where you will have to choose which side of the force you want to be in, similar to the Mass Effect Trilogy.
The Old Republic is a decade-old game, and like many other MMORPGs it might not always look the best, but we can promise you that the game is filled with content for you to do and stories for you to experience.
4. Runescape
Let us be clear from the beginning, when we refer to Runescape in this article, we are not talking about Jagex’s Runescape 3. It is a good MMORPG for sure but for this article, we have selected one of the pioneers of the genre, Old School Runescape instead.
We are sure that many have already heard a lot of great things about this giant of the MMO scene and there is not a lot we can add to it. All we can say is, that if you are a hardcore fan of the genre and a veteran, surely you have many fond memories of playing this game in a small window in your monitor for hours and hours.
And if you are not a veteran, but you want to understand the roots of the modern MMORPGs and experience one of the best titles in the genre, then give Old School Runescape a try.
3. The Elder Scrolls Online
If you have played Skyrim enough times already and are not ready to start your 150th playthrough of the game, The Elder Scrolls Online can be a great alternative to visit the world of Tamriel one more time. The game can also help you manage your patience while you go through the excruciating time of waiting for Elder Scroll 6.
The developers have done a wonderful job of improving the game little by little to the point where it is one of the best MMORPGs available right now. The game offers players more freedom to enjoy the world of Skyrim and the many expansion packs make sure that gamers have always something fresh to look forward to.
This time, you won’t be a dragonborn or a chosen one from the start. In Elder Scrolls Online, you must grind your way to the top and build your character from scratch to become the best in the world.
2. Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 is a game that often gets overlooked because of its peers. However, it has maintained its place among the top MMORPGs for years and years, and now with new expansion packs and gameplay evolutions, the game looks and feels better than ever. The world of Guild Wars 2 has a depth that doesn’t meet the eye until you log in and start your journey.
The world’s design and sheer scale are still some of the most impressive works in the genre, even to this day. The primary focus of the game is exploration and discovery, like many other MMORPGs. But where Guild Wars 2 easily shines is its combat.
The combat of the game is dynamic and not your typical stand and use your strongest spells to defeat enemies. You will have to keep moving around, dodge, and then counter your foes to successfully defeat them. Additionally, Guild Wars 2 is an incredibly refined game, thanks to the time it got over the years and it is definitely a great starting point for newcomers.
1. World of Warcraft
You probably saw it coming and despite how you feel about Blizzard, World of Warcraft remains one of the biggest titles ever to grace the MMORPG genre. It embodies every aspect of the genre and what makes it special to perfection. The game revolutionized the genre when it came out and the echoes of those past glories can be heard to this day.
The game has received countless expansions and evolutions over its 20-year reign. The developers have so far successfully maintained a balance to appeal to a new audience while keeping the loyal fanbase satisfied. If you ask MMO fans about their opinion on the game, we can assure you that many will say that it is the best MMORPG ever made and one of, if not the most important entry to the gene to this day.
So, if you want a hardcore MMORPG that will make you look at many Wiki pages and compel you to grind for every bit of new equipment the devs add, World of Warcraft will be the perfect game for you.
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