Since Ultima Online MMORPGs are a dime a dozen with only a handful that are worth your time. In 2010 you will be exposed to even more titles & the hope that at least one will be worth your hard earned cash.
Here are the next 9 MMORPG titles sorted by release date!
Mortal Online
Mortal Online
Release Date: 1st Quarter of 2010
URL: http://www.mortalonline.com
Mortal Online is a first-person MMORPG in a fantasy setting. MO is a next generation PC MMORPG both in terms of graphics and gameplay. There are no PvP zones, only an open realistic world where you are free to choose your own path. Experience true real-time combat where you decide every move your character makes and where your personal skill really matters.
All Points Bulletin
All Points Bulletin
Release Date: 1st Quarter of 2010
URL: http://www.apb.com
APB is an action MMOG title being developed by Crackdown developers, Realtime Worlds. APB is set in the modern day and features cops-and-robbers style gameplay. Players will be able to create their own avatar using an extremely robust character creation system being developed for the game, as well as choose from two different factions, the Enforcers or the Criminals. The city or cities in which the game takes place are contested 24 hours a day as players shoot it out to vie for control of the area.
Dragon Nest
Dragon Nest
Release Date: 1st Quarter of 2010
URL: http://www.nexon.net
Dragon Nest is an upcoming fantasy MMO published by Nexon and developed by Eyedentity games. Set to feature real-time dynamic combat with chain attacks and more, Dragon Nest concerns the tale of the poisoned Goddess Altea, and the heroes who gather in the land of Lagendia to fight to save her by battling invading hordes of enemies, including dragons, and finding magic stones for an antidote. One of the game’s most salient features is the ability for a player character to learn to transform into a dragon.
Battle of the Immortals
Battle of the Immortals
Release Date: 1st Quarter of 2010
URL: http://boi.perfectworld.com
Battle of the Immortals is a free-to-play MMORPG developed by Perfect World Entertainment’s Shanghai studio and published by Perfect World Entertainment in North America.
The game is 2.5D and incorporates story elements from both Eastern and Western culture, ranging anywhere from Norse mythology to the Qin dynasty. The game features a number of classes, and allows for players to enhance their characters based on their birthdate using the Zodiac System.
Earthrise
Earthrise
Release Date: 2nd Quarter of 2010
URL: http://www.play-earthrise.com
Earthrise is a post apocalyptic science fiction MMORPG set in the distant future.
In the aftermath of the Third World War, mankind has managed to survive and build a new society: the prosperous city of Sal Vitas. Cloning, nanotechnology and quantum engineering are part of a new reality. Thanks to these technological advances, the human species has become immortal; each individual’s consciousness is stored in a data vault, ready to be uploaded into a cloned body as necessary. New energy sources have been discovered. There is a unified government that takes good care of those citizens who abide by its strict laws. Paradise, it appears, might really have come to Earth, and the people have embraced it.
The Agency
The Agency
Release Date: 2010 (sometime..)
URL: http://theagency.station.sony.com
The Agency is a fast-paced, action shooter set in an online persistent world-a modern setting of bullets, bomb blasts, and betrayal. Live the life of an elite agent in a world of superspies and rugged mercenaries, who use both high technology and low tactics to accomplish their missions and goals. Featuring cooperative and competitive play, The Agency is designed to provide instant action and long-term strategy for all fans of espionage, intrigue, and explosive gameplay.
Earth Eternal
Earth Eternal
Release Date: 2010 (eventually…)
URL: http://www.eartheternal.com
Earth Eternal is an upcoming family-friendly MMO from Sparkplay. Taking place in a time after the fall of mankind where ” the ancient Beasts from which Man descended to return to Earth and contend with Demons, Faeries, Dragons, Gods, and Titans of old to write their destinies anew”, thegame incorporates real-world mythological and fantastical elements like Egyptian gods and Arthurian legends in its story.
DC Universe Online
DC Universe Online
Release Date: 2010 (yeah…)
URL: http://dcuo.station.sony.com
DC Universe Online is certainly one of the probable successes of 2010, if it in fact releases this year. However, on a personal note I am skeptical of anything published or developed by Sony Entertainment Online. DCUO is currently has little information but I suggest bookmarking the official site & signing up for the newsletter if a game based in the DC world is of interest to you.
Final Fantasy XIV
Final Fantasy XIV
Release Date: 2010 (sometime)
URL: http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/
Final Fantasy XIV is one of the most anticipated games on this list but let us hope the interface is better than Final Fantasy XI.. Also, beta sign-ups are available on the official FFXIV site.
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Good stuff
I’m just waiting for the next “Planetside” MMOFPS
can’t wait for the DC game… I have also heard there’s a Marvel Universe game in production… any truth in that?
@dudu There was a Marvel Universe game in production awhile back, but after Marvel dropped out it became Champions Online.
You completely looked over Final Fantasy XIV… that has a release date of 2010 as well.
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Ahh, you are correct. I will amend the post.
you forgot star trek online brah. it looks good man
Hi I reach your site by mistake when i was searching bing for this
Hi, just today found your blog but I have to admit that it looks awesome. I fully agree with you. Have a nice day, keep up the nice work and I will definitely come back.I just got in to the Battlefield Bad Company 2 PC Beta for free.
Just a note, the site for All Points Bulletin is http://www.apb.com not http://www.abp.com (Automated Business Power).
I already try the Battle of the Immortals and it was cool. You should try it too.