October 2020 brings a fresh mix of exciting new games as well as promising updates for existing titles. We have picked out the 5 MMOs and online games that we warmly recommend to you in October 2020, despite the cold temperatures.
What kind of games are these? The selected games here are all online games that you can play together with friends or randoms. Some of these games are newly released in October, while others offer a special update with features that make a return well worth it.
The selected titles on the following pages are a mixed bag. The order is arbitrary and does not reflect any ratings. Additionally, you will find an outlook on further innovations in October on the last page, which will only arrive at the end of the month.
Genshin Impact – Action RPG
Genre: Action RPG | Developer: miHoYo | Platform: PC, PS4, Android, iOS | Release Date: September 28, 2020 | Model: Free2Play
What kind of game is this? In the anime action role-playing game Genshin Impact, you choose between a male or female twin and go hunting for monsters and loot. The game is free-to-play and is funded through microtransactions.
You battle monsters, explore the world, and complete quests. As you do so, you unlock more and more characters. This can be achieved either through regular gameplay or via a controversial gacha system, where you need to spend real money to obtain loot boxes with weapons or heroes.
These are the highlights of Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact visually strongly resembles the game Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Our MeinMMO author Larissa Then also sees clear parallels to Nintendo’s Zelda franchise and thus loves Genshin Impact particularly.
However, Genshin Impact has more highlights beyond the graphics and style:
- Action combat system with combos
- Beautiful fantasy world to explore
- Exciting story with surprising twists
- Lovingly designed characters
- Co-op mode with up to three players starting from adventure level 16
- Crossplay between PC and mobile and PS4 and mobile.
Why should you play Genshin Impact in October?
If you enjoy cute anime graphics in a cel-shaded look and want to engage in action-packed battles with various uniquely designed heroes, then Genshin Impact is the right choice for you. Many players also find it particularly handy that thanks to crossplay and cross-progression, you can seamlessly switch between playing on PC and a mobile device. PS4 players can also switch to mobile, but not from PC to console.
The only critical aspect seen by some players is the gacha system. However, at least a small amount of the premium currency needed for this is also available in the game, and you are not immediately forced to spend real money.
Important: If you want to get Genshin Impact, be sure to check our download tip. Otherwise, it might take a long time for the game to be downloaded. Once the game is there, you should also check out our 6 tips for starting Genshin Impact.
