The year 2009 has arrived and we have ahead of us a lot of mmorpg games to keep on our watch list for this year. Some will be released this year, some will have their release date announced this year.
And here it is, our watch list:
Aion
Aion: The Tower of Eternity is a visually stunning massively multiplayer online role-playing game featuring cutting-edge imagery, breath-taking environments, and a unique world of fantasy. You play a pivotal role in the fate of Atreia, where flying takes on a completely new role and the enemy is not only the other player faction, but a deadly ancient evil as well.
Developer: NCsoft Seoul
Release Date: Q1-2009
Status: Beta
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Aion
Battleforge
BattleForge is a new fantasy online real-time strategy game where you assemble your own army with collectible trading cards. Win, trade and buy your cards online to create your ultimate deck. Mix and match the elements of your cards to play with your friends online and conquer massive online battlegrounds.
Developer: EA Phenomic
Release Date: RELEASED
Champions Online
Powered by the groundbreaking Cryptic Engine, Champions Online will be developed for both Xbox™ 360 and PC formats. With literally billions of character options allowing total customization, real-time action combat, the richly detailed Champions universe and an experienced Cryptic Studios team devoted to working directly with gamers to deliver a great gaming experience, Champions Online is set to be the premier superheroic massively multiplayer online role playing game.
Developer: Crytpic Studios
Release Date: Q1/Q2-2009
Darkfall Online
Darkfall is a next generation Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) currently in development.By Next Generation we mean that while Darkfall was inspired by the pioneers of online role-playing games, such as Ultima Online, Everquest and Asheron’s Call, it has advanced features and technology never before seen in online games. We are confident that Darkfall will help to advance the genre further.
Developer: Aventurine SA
Release Date: RELEASED
Dawn of Fantasy
Dawn of Fantasy is the evolution of the fantasy RTS genre. The game incorporates many of the successful features of the RTS competitive products as well as adds numerous innovative features long desired by the RTS player community. Dawn of Fantasy introduces a city contruction system as well a user friendly Siege combat. Featuring Dragons as a playable civilization as well as Men, Elves and Orcs, players battle for supremacy in the magical realm of Mythador.
Developer: Reverie World Studios
Release Date: 2009
Eearthrise
Featuring a unique skill-based advancement system and player-driven economy, as well as extensive, meaningful player-vs.-player combat, Earthrise gives you innumerable choices to forge your destiny. Whether you’re a noble soldier in the raging conflict between the Utopia and the rebellion, a criminal hiding from the law or a world-renowned engineer whose power extends into intricate trade and politics, your actions will echo throughout the game world.
Developer: Masthead Studios
Release Date: 2009
Status: Beta
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Fallen Earth
Fallen Earth is a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game set on a post-apocalyptic Earth in the year 2154. Within the Grand Canyon Province, an isolated pocket of settlements around one of the world’s most amazing landmarks, you’ll face threats to mankind’s continued survival, from irradiated zones to mutated beasts to raiders. Six factions struggle for dominance in the province. Over time, you’ll have the chance to pick a side in the effort to hold sway over what remains of the post-Fall world.
Developer: Fallen Earth LLC
Release Date: 2009
Free Realms
Free Realms is a free 3D virtual world with stunning unique graphics and fun, quirky activities. Free Realms is an attitude. It’s innovative, dynamic and deep. Welcome to Free Realms, where there’s so much to see and explore! Free Realms is a fun, whimsical world filled with dynamic gameplay and compelling content for everyone.
Developer: Sony Entertainment
Release Date: RELEASED
Jumpgate Evolution
Jumpgate Evolution is a Massively Multiplayer Online Game set in the open expanse of space. With breath-taking visuals and an innovative twitch-based space combat, Jumpgate is the definitive space combat MMO, putting you at the heart of the action as you embark on your mission to explore the galaxy and progress from space rookie to elite commander.
Developer: Net Devil
Release Date: TBA 2009
Runes of Magic
Runes of Magic is a fantasy MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game), in which words can create, but also destroy. Here you can explore and discover a magical world full of wonders and ancient riddles. Encounter arcane and dangerous creatures and solve the mystery of a long-perished kingdom.
Developer: Runewaker
Release Date: RELEASED
Star Trek Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in the Star Trek universe. Star Trek Online will be developed for both console and PC formats. Game features will include customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content.
Developer: Cryptic Studios
Release Date: TBA 2009
Star Wars – The Old Republic
Star Trek Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in the Star Trek universe. Star Trek Online will be developed for both console and PC formats. Game features will include customizable ships and characters from the Klingon Empire and United Federation of Planets, ground, space and shipboard gameplay and unique options for player-generated content.
Developer: Cryptic Studios
Release Date: TBA 2009
Star Wars – The Old Republic
Choose to be a Jedi, a Sith, or from a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, and make decisions which define your personal story and determine your path down the light or dark side of the Force. Along the way you will befriend courageous companions who will fight at your side or possibly betray you based on your actions. Together, you will battle enemies in dynamic Star Wars combat and team up with other players to overcome incredible challenges.
Developer: BioWare
Release Date: TBA 2009
Stargate Worlds
Stargate Worlds is a science fiction MMORPG based on the hugely popluar Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis TV series. Stargate Worlds focuses on squad-based ranged combat and utilizes modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain, but also offers a non-combat experience in the forms of detailed crafting and construction gameplay.
Developer: Cheyenne Mountain
Release Date: TBA 2009
The Chronicles of Spellborn
TCoS is an upcoming MMORPG being developed by Spellborn International Ltd. using the renowned Unreal Engine. Essentially TCoS is a game in which players choose to assume the role of a hero in a post-apocalyptic dark fantasy world.
Developer: Spellborn International
Release Date: RELEASED
