Top MMORPGs of 2025-2026 as voted by players.
A list of the 10 most popular MMORPGs of 2025 with detailed descriptions from the perspective of a player who is immersed in each of these universes.
![Top MMORPGs of 2025-2026 as voted by players.]()
1. World of Warcraft: The Worldsoul Saga
From a veteran player: "After all these years, Azeroth has become home again. The new saga has brought back the epicness and mystery we loved. The Hero Squad system has allowed me to level up my alts without losing my mind, and the dynamic events on the islands, which are actually affected by the community's actions, are a breath of fresh air. Classic seasons provide that same nostalgia, but with a twist. It's no longer just a game, but an entire ecosystem where everyone can find their niche."
2. Final Fantasy XIV ONLINE
From the perspective of the main storyteller (MSQ enjoyer): “We sailed into the completely new, vibrant, and mysterious world of Tral. After the cosmic drama of Endwinger, it's the perfect change of pace. The new technical class, ”Pictomag, " is insanely fun and creative, and the visuals after the graphic update make you just stop and look around. The community here is still the warmest and most welcoming in the genre. It's our shared social space, where you can slay a dragon or drink virtual tea with friends in their apartment."
3. The Elder Scrolls Online (Chapter: The Fall of Skyrim)
From the explorer: "No other game gives you such a feeling of a truly living world. I can stray from the main path anywhere in Tamriel and find a whole story in a couple of books, NPC dialogues, and a ruined hut. The new chapter on Skyrim is a return to the roots, but with a decade of accumulated quality. Combat has become more dynamic, and the “Boundless Archives” system provides endless, procedurally generated PvE content where every run is unique. It's the perfect MMO for solo immersion that can become cooperative at any moment."
4. Guild Wars 2
From the perspective of a world explorer: "I don't need to ‘catch up’ with content. All my progress, all my gear from 12 years — it's all relevant. The new sixth chapter of the Living World proves that this philosophy works. The world changes after our actions, new flying zones appear for our huge skysails. The “Changing Events” system in old locations has breathed new life into them. There is no grind here, only the freedom to go wherever your eyes take you and find adventure."
5. Lost Ark
From the raid master: "I have never encountered anything more epic and cinematic than battles with powerful creatures. Each raid is a dance on the edge of life and death, where you need to know the patterns perfectly and work cohesively in a group of 8 people. The new continent and the Thermagost dungeon have raised the bar for difficulty and visual effects to the sky. Yes, there is grind here, but the moment when, after 50 attempts, you finally defeat the last boss of the session is pure joy and adrenaline."
6. Black Desert Online
From an aesthete and economic titan: "This is a game you can play blindly, simply enjoying the best graphics, animation, and endlessly deep crafting and life systems in the genre. The new naval system is a whole game within the game. I built my upgraded caravel, hired a crew, and now we explore the bottomless depths, fight krakens, and find sunken treasures. PvP for territories and nodes is still fierce and requires honed skills."
7. New World
From a PvP and crafting master: "The game has come a long way. With Gates of the Forsaken, it has finally realized its potential. The deep, fair combat system, where every hit counts, is now backed up by an excellent storyline and varied endgame content. The territorial wars for castles are epic 100-player battles that are worth playing for. And the economy, where 95% of items are created by the players themselves, makes me a real weapons magnate on my server."
8. Blue Protocol
From an anime aesthetics fan: "It's a dream come true to be inside a colorful, breathing anime. My character looks and moves as if he came off the screen of Ufotable studio. The story is touching and presented through beautiful cutscenes. The combat is dynamic action where you have to dodge, combine abilities, and switch between weapons at the right time. It's the perfect MMO for those who want vivid emotions, beautiful views, and a friendly, PvE-oriented community."
9. Old School RuneScape & RuneScape 3
From a player who values freedom: "OSRS is my digital relic. It's a simple but incredibly deep sandbox where I decide for myself who to be: a mage, a knight, a master craftsman, or just a fisherman meditating to the sounds of 8-bit music. The content here is still determined by the players themselves through polls. RS3 offers a more modern take with a large-scale storyline and active combat. These are two sides of the same coin — an eternal, living game that respects my time and my choices."
10. Throne and Liberty
From the perspective of tactics in mass battles: "This is a game where the environment itself is your ally or enemy. Capturing a castle in pouring rain that turns the ground to mud and slows down attackers, or using a solar eclipse for stealth infiltration, is incredible. Large-scale 250-player battles for control of the continent require strategy, espionage, and perfect guild coordination. After some refinements, the game has finally focused on its strengths: a dynamic world and large-scale politics between guilds."
1. World of Warcraft: The Worldsoul Saga
From a veteran player: "After all these years, Azeroth has become home again. The new saga has brought back the epicness and mystery we loved. The Hero Squad system has allowed me to level up my alts without losing my mind, and the dynamic events on the islands, which are actually affected by the community's actions, are a breath of fresh air. Classic seasons provide that same nostalgia, but with a twist. It's no longer just a game, but an entire ecosystem where everyone can find their niche."
2. Final Fantasy XIV ONLINE
From the perspective of the main storyteller (MSQ enjoyer): “We sailed into the completely new, vibrant, and mysterious world of Tral. After the cosmic drama of Endwinger, it's the perfect change of pace. The new technical class, ”Pictomag, " is insanely fun and creative, and the visuals after the graphic update make you just stop and look around. The community here is still the warmest and most welcoming in the genre. It's our shared social space, where you can slay a dragon or drink virtual tea with friends in their apartment."
3. The Elder Scrolls Online (Chapter: The Fall of Skyrim)
From the explorer: "No other game gives you such a feeling of a truly living world. I can stray from the main path anywhere in Tamriel and find a whole story in a couple of books, NPC dialogues, and a ruined hut. The new chapter on Skyrim is a return to the roots, but with a decade of accumulated quality. Combat has become more dynamic, and the “Boundless Archives” system provides endless, procedurally generated PvE content where every run is unique. It's the perfect MMO for solo immersion that can become cooperative at any moment."
4. Guild Wars 2
From the perspective of a world explorer: "I don't need to ‘catch up’ with content. All my progress, all my gear from 12 years — it's all relevant. The new sixth chapter of the Living World proves that this philosophy works. The world changes after our actions, new flying zones appear for our huge skysails. The “Changing Events” system in old locations has breathed new life into them. There is no grind here, only the freedom to go wherever your eyes take you and find adventure."
5. Lost Ark
From the raid master: "I have never encountered anything more epic and cinematic than battles with powerful creatures. Each raid is a dance on the edge of life and death, where you need to know the patterns perfectly and work cohesively in a group of 8 people. The new continent and the Thermagost dungeon have raised the bar for difficulty and visual effects to the sky. Yes, there is grind here, but the moment when, after 50 attempts, you finally defeat the last boss of the session is pure joy and adrenaline."
6. Black Desert Online
From an aesthete and economic titan: "This is a game you can play blindly, simply enjoying the best graphics, animation, and endlessly deep crafting and life systems in the genre. The new naval system is a whole game within the game. I built my upgraded caravel, hired a crew, and now we explore the bottomless depths, fight krakens, and find sunken treasures. PvP for territories and nodes is still fierce and requires honed skills."
7. New World
From a PvP and crafting master: "The game has come a long way. With Gates of the Forsaken, it has finally realized its potential. The deep, fair combat system, where every hit counts, is now backed up by an excellent storyline and varied endgame content. The territorial wars for castles are epic 100-player battles that are worth playing for. And the economy, where 95% of items are created by the players themselves, makes me a real weapons magnate on my server."
8. Blue Protocol
From an anime aesthetics fan: "It's a dream come true to be inside a colorful, breathing anime. My character looks and moves as if he came off the screen of Ufotable studio. The story is touching and presented through beautiful cutscenes. The combat is dynamic action where you have to dodge, combine abilities, and switch between weapons at the right time. It's the perfect MMO for those who want vivid emotions, beautiful views, and a friendly, PvE-oriented community."
9. Old School RuneScape & RuneScape 3
From a player who values freedom: "OSRS is my digital relic. It's a simple but incredibly deep sandbox where I decide for myself who to be: a mage, a knight, a master craftsman, or just a fisherman meditating to the sounds of 8-bit music. The content here is still determined by the players themselves through polls. RS3 offers a more modern take with a large-scale storyline and active combat. These are two sides of the same coin — an eternal, living game that respects my time and my choices."
10. Throne and Liberty
From the perspective of tactics in mass battles: "This is a game where the environment itself is your ally or enemy. Capturing a castle in pouring rain that turns the ground to mud and slows down attackers, or using a solar eclipse for stealth infiltration, is incredible. Large-scale 250-player battles for control of the continent require strategy, espionage, and perfect guild coordination. After some refinements, the game has finally focused on its strengths: a dynamic world and large-scale politics between guilds."