Crowfall
Setting: Fantasy | Developer: Artcraft | Platforms: PC | Release: 2021 | Website: Website of Crowfall
The basic idea of the game in brief: Dthe “Throne War Simulator” revolves around conquering worlds that you experience in limited-time campaigns. In these PvP is the focus. With the resources gained during the campaigns, you build your Eternal Kingdom.
During the campaigns, sieges take place, you explore the world, and fight against monsters and other players.
– PvP is the focus of the MMORPG
– There is no persistent world. Instead, you continuously travel to new campaign worlds
– In a campaign, you try to gather as many resources as possible through sieges and battles
– With the collected resources, you continuously expand your Eternal Kingdom
What’s special about the game: Crowfall is not a “traditional” MMORPG with a persistent world where you continuously develop your hero. You are a kind of divine being dwelling in your kingdom, traveling through worlds to fight for resources.
Who is the game aimed at? Crowfall is not aimed at the typical MMORPG fan. It is more of a game for PvP fans and strategists. You shouldn’t mind starting “from scratch” in every campaign and continuously exploring and conquering new worlds.
Diablo Immortal
Setting: Fantasy | Developer: Blizzard/Netease | Platforms: Mobile | Release: Presumably 2021 | Website: Website of Diablo Immortal
The basic idea of the game in brief: The hack and slash brings the Diablo series to smartphones. The story takes place between the games Diablo 2 and 3, offering action-packed battles against many monsters.
Collecting loot and improving your hero is the main focus. The controls are adapted for mobile phones, and you can experience the adventures anywhere, even on the go.
– Diablo Immortal takes place between Diablo 2 and Diablo 3
– You team up with other players in the persistent fantasy world
– Whether solo or in a group, you explore dungeons where you fight many enemies and boss monsters
– The controls are adapted for smartphones
– Diablo Immortal aims to provide a “true” Diablo experience on mobile
What’s special about the game: The mobile installment of the well-known Diablo series offers not only the familiar hack-and-slash elements but also mixes them with MMO features. You are in a persistent world where you can meet and interact with other players.
Who is the game aimed at? Diablo Immortal primarily targets fans of the main series and hack ‘n slays. You will of course have to accept the challenges of experiencing battles on your smartphone. However, first testers explain that it’s actually quite fun.
Elyon
Setting: Fantasy | Developer: Krafton | Platforms: PC | Release: 2021 | Website: Website of Elyon
The basic idea of the game in brief: Elyon, formerly known as Ascent: Infinite Realm, transports you to a steampunk world where you complete quests and explore dungeons, but PvP is at the forefront.
You participate in large battles involving siege weapons and airships. You can use magic and even mechs to achieve victory.
– Explore a large fantasy world, complete quests, and fight against monsters
– PvP is the focus of the online game
– You can wage wars with airships, mechs, and siege weapons
– Battles are extremely fast-paced and feel like a shooter
What’s special about the game: Elyon aims to offer you a world where PvE and PvP are intertwined. The steampunk scenario is also unique, as you fight with magic and swords, but also use mechs and technological weapons.
Who is the game aimed at? Elyon is an MMORPG for everyone who loves PvP but doesn’t want to miss out on PvE. Furthermore, it appeals to those who do not want to experience adventures in a traditional fantasy world.
Lost Ark
Setting: Steampunk | Developer: Smilegate | Platforms: PC | Release: 2021 | Website: Website of Lost Ark
The basic idea of the game in brief: Lost Ark combines the principles of an MMORPG with exploring a large world, completing quests, and playing together with friends with the action-packed combat of a hack and slash and a Diablo perspective.
You can expect a very extensive MMORPG that focuses on story, lore, and group play.
– 12 classes with different abilities
– Raids featuring battles against large boss enemies
– PvP battles take place in an arena where you compete against other players
– Housing plays a role
– Combat functions similarly to a hack and slash
– You experience the action from a top-down perspective
What’s special about the game: Lost Ark looks like a hack and slash and offers fast-paced, action-oriented battles. However, it is more of a classic MMORPG with group play, quests, and exploration of a vast world.
Who is the game aimed at? Lost Ark could become the new major theme park MMORPG for many upon its release in 2021, focusing on story and quests. You need to like the isometric perspective and hack-and-slash battles, but otherwise, you can expect a classic and epic online role-playing game.
