3 new MMORPGs will be released in 2022 – coming from one of the largest gaming publishers
Kakao Games, the company behind games like ArcheAge and Elyon, is bringing three more MMORPGs to the West in 2022. All three will appear for the PC, but also for mobile devices. We at MeinMMO reveal what kind of games these are and when they will come.
What are these games?
- Odin: Valhalla Rising is a new Viking-themed MMORPG. This has already had huge success in Korea.
- A new title from XL Games, most likely ArcheWorld. This will be an MMORPG with a focus on NFTs.
- Ares: Rise of Guardians is a sci-fi MMORPG that’s a bit reminiscent of Destiny.
When are these games scheduled to be released? All three titles are slated for release in the West in the second half of 2022. Odin: Valhalla Rising is already playable in Korea. The other two titles are still waiting there.
In addition to the three MMORPGs, early access to Dysterra, a survival shooter, is also planned. This should also take place in the second half of 2022.
How big is Kakao Games? Kakao Games has made a lot of money over the past few quarters, mostly from Odin: Valhalla Rising. They bought ArcheAge developer XL Games in 2021 and are just behind Krafton (PUBG, PUBG Mobile) and NCSoft (Lineage, Aion, Guild Wars 2) in terms of sales.
Odin is a huge hit in Korea
What kind of game is this? Odin: Valhalla Rising is an MMORPG inspired by Norse mythology. So you should be able to meet well-known characters like Odin, Freyja or Thor and visit iconic places like Yggdrasil and Niflheim.
- There are four different classes: warrior, rogue, priest and sorceress.
- The game is based on a Holy Trinity.
- There are various movement options, such as swimming and climbing.
- The open world dispenses with loading screens.
- There are mounts that can also fly.
- PvP battles play an important role.
Odin grossed over 11 million euros in Korea within 48 hours of its release.
The release was actually planned for 2021, but has been postponed. Now it is scheduled to take place in the second half of 2022.
A new ArcheAge with NFTs and cryptocurrency
What kind of game is this? Archeworld is a new MMORPG based on ArcheAge. The game will be released for both PC and mobile devices and will focus on Play2Earn. You should be able to earn money by playing.
- According to the latest whitepaper, it sounds like the game is based entirely on Archeage.
- You should be able to put together your class from 286 different combos.
- You will secure houses, pets, mounts, vehicles and equipment as NFTs and should then be able to trade with cryptocurrency.
- The developers rely on BORA as the cryptocurrency. Ingame you can earn the Archeum currency, which can then be exchanged for BORA.
It is currently not entirely clear whether ArcheWorld will replace the originally announced ArcheAge 2 or not.
Ares: Rise of Guardians looks a lot like Destiny
What kind of game is this? Ares: Rise of Guardians looks like an action-packed sci-fi game in the first trailer. It should focus on MMORPG content, although not much is known about the game yet.
A first CGI teaser shows a futuristic city that is being reduced to rubble. Cool characters zoom around on jet bikes and armored robotic troops keep advancing. We have included the teaser for you here:
As we now know, Ares will appear for PC, Android and iOS. We will keep you updated on more details in the future.
What do you think of the three new MMORPGs? Do the games appeal to you or do the previous information scare you off?
If you are looking for other new MMORPGs for 2022, you will find them here:
12 new MMORPGs to come in 2022
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