For those who prefer playing video games solo, 2025 had some great games in store. Fans of refined multiplayer had less luck: Here are 7 new MMORPGs that disappointed this year.
RPG fans were treated well in 2025: In February, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the sequel to the medieval RPG, was released – and it is really good! By the way, GameStar has produced a 2-hour documentary on the game’s creation with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights.
In March, Assassin’s Creed Shadows followed, the long-awaited trip of the series to Japan. Even after several delays and controversies, Shadows was well-received by players: After all, 81% of the total 1,178 reviews on Steam are positive.
In April, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was finally released, developed by former employees of Ubisoft. The RPG became a surprise hit and convinced a developer from Baldur’s Gate 3, who only wanted to try it out briefly.
For single players, 2025 is already shaping up to be a really good year. And it’s not even over yet. MMORPG fans, however, haven’t had as much luck this year.
Here you can see our video on the 7 MMORPGs that caused disappointment in 2025:
On disappointing remakes and complicated beginnings
New MMORPGs are disappointing in 2025: From January to August, many new MMORPGs have already been released this year, and even some old ones have returned. Although some looked really promising, they all caused more disappointment than excitement.
The 7 MMORPGs that disappointed in 2025 are:
- 4Story: The Original
- ODIN: Valhalla Rising
- Blade & Soul NEO
- The Quinfall
- Defiance
- BitCraft Online
- Crystal of Atlan
The reasons for the disappointment range from significant technical problems at release to rather carelessly designed remakes and aggressive monetization models.
If you want to learn more about what each entry messed up, feel free to visit our YouTube channel. There, you can find this list in more detail in video format. Additionally, you’ll find more exciting videos about online games, communities, and gaming culture on our channel.
Did you play any of these MMORPGs and think: “Wait, that’s not correct!” Then please share your opinion in the comments. The company behind the popular MMORPG Guild Wars 2 has also introduced a new project: A new MMO shooter that is supposed to be better than Anthem.
