What are the best new MMOs? Once as rare as a legendary loot drop, new MMOs seem to be launching every other month these days. MMOs offer near-boundless freedom in a world populated by a vast number of players, making them among the most ambitious games around. Each one promises a sprawling world, a vibrant community, and enough content to last a lifetime – or at the very least, several years. Thanks to the rise of the free-to-play market, they're also now more accessible than ever.
As the worlds of RPG games, these are the best new MMOs available to play right now.
The best new and updated MMOs to try in 2025 are:
Star Trek Fleet Command
Yes, this game may have been around for seven years now, but it continues to provide new and exciting content from different corners of the Star Trek universe. For those who don't know, the game sees you starting with a small base in the middle of the galaxy and a fleet of only one ship. You send your ship out to answer distress calls, or to deliver essential supplies. The more you do this, the more resources you gather which you then use to acquire more ships and more personnel. With countless other players all doing the same thing, you have to decide how much you want to cooperate with them.
Whatever iteration of Star Trek is your favorite, you're sure to find that it is represented in some way. Updates can bring in new officer characters, along with loads of unlockables and missions to complete. The Star Trek universe is ever evolving and expanding and Fleet Command evolves and expands right alongside it.
Play Star Trek: Fleet Command for free.
Black Desert Online
Like many South Korean MMOs, Black Desert Online received a staggered release, launching in Korea in 2015 and then further afield in 2016. While it was certainly no bad apple upon release, the free remaster in 2018 took it to new heights.
Now, while it might not be an entirely new MMO, BDO is kept fresh with constant new content like new classes and events. Keep an eye on freebies too, with our guide to all the latest Black Desert Online codes.
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Once Human
Alien substance Stardust is destroying the world, turning people and creatures into the most diverse collection of monsters you've ever seen, like people with umbrellas or balloons instead of heads. As a human survivor, it's up to you – and the people around you – to try and contain the spread of the parasitic substance, destroying terrifying bosses in multiplayer raids.
As with many other MMOs, there is also a story you can complete on your own, interacting with the world's many NPCs to unravel the secrets of this alien takeover, and you can also relax by wandering around the landscape and taking in other people's homes and bases as they are being built all around you. Speaking of which, the base building mechanic is what truly stands Once Human out against other MMOs in this list, giving you a huge range of customization options. The game stays fresh by using Once Human server wipes, bringing you regular new scenerios.
Fallout 76
Fallout is having a renaissance following the release of the IPs Amazon Prime series, and Fallout 76 is back and better than ever. Whether you're new to the game or a returning player, there's plenty of new content being added, including a bunch of post-level 100 challenges for those veteran players.
There's also a new crafting mechanic, giving you more control over your legendary weapon mods. What's more, you can see, rate, and submit your own best builds, so new and old players alike can play with some new and proven builds, or you can just show off your best creations.
The Elder Scrolls Online
After celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, The Elder Scrolls Online has big plans for 2025, with a new update planned for June, 2025. Season of the Worm Cult Part 1 arrives alongside Update 46, bringing a new storyline that follows on from the main campaign. You can also expect new allies, new subclasses, and a new story and zone to explore.
World of Warcraft
Continuing the new era of World of Warcraft, kicked off with the Dragonflight DLC, The War Within is an incredible entry and extension to the WoW world. As we expand on in our The War Within review, it's also aimed at bringing in new and returning players who might have been away for a while, so it's the perfect entry on this list. The story itself is short, but it's just enough to entice you back into the world for a longer stay, thanks to fun mini-raids, larger dungeons, and four new areas to explore.
Guild Wars 2
Yes, Guild Wars 2 has been around for over a decade, but it continues to provide new MMO experiences that keep it fresh. The latest expansion, Janthir Wilds, was released in August 2024, with another expansion planned for October 2025. The new adventure isn't just one and done, either, as the Janthir Wilds DLC is being spread out across four separate releases over the course of a year, meaning there's plenty to come back to in the coming months.
Diablo 4
Whether you consider Diablo 4 an MMO or not, there are certainly elements of the game that lean towards the MMORPG definition. Most obviously, massive world events and terrifying bosses are hard enough to defeat with 25 other people – let alone by yourself. Participating in everything D4 has to offer requires utilizing massively multiplayer mechanics.
As a live service game, a new season of Diablo 4 is currently released every three months. The Diablo 4 review for more.
Final Fantasy 14
The base Final Fantasy 14 game may not be a new MMO anymore, but 2024 was a huge year for the game, with the latest massive expansion, Dawntrail, having been released in July 2024. Veterans and new players alike are making the most of the huge overhaul, and FF14 even won over our very own Will Nelson at the end of 2023, despite the new Final Fantasy 14 fan previously hating MMORPGs. If only one thing sways you to give FF14 a try, let it be that.
The first new expansion since 2021's Endwalker, Dawntrail increased the game's maximum level cap to 100, so even if you have hours of FF14 logged already, there is plenty of new content to explore since the level cap increase affects existing jobs, crafting classes, and skills. Two new jobs also arrived with the new expansion, along with a new storyline and expanded setting, with Dawntrail taking place in the new location Tural.
If you've never played before, there's no better time to start. Dawntrail might be a paid-for DLC, but you can play for free up to level 60, which offers a huge number of hours of gameplay while you decide if the game is worth your hard-earned cash.
Throne and Liberty
Guild Wars creator NCSoft has returned to the fore with Throne and Liberty, a free-to-play fantasy MMO that blends a gorgeous, vibrant world with a classless combat system that lets you build your dream job combination from its primary and secondary weapons.
As the bearer of a star fragment – a powerful magic-granting artifact – you are sent on a journey to turn the tide in a war between light and dark. With the villainous Kazar scouring the world of Solisium for other fragment bearers to strip them of their power and become almighty, time is of the essence as you build enough strength to take down his forces, and defeat the merciless demon himself.
That's it for our look at the freshest new MMORPG experiences you can get on PC in 2025. If you're looking for quality over recency, our list of the best multiplayer games? Either way, we invite you to leave your single-player games alone for a while and become one with the massively multiplayer machine.