These days, it seems as though you can’t toss a fireball without hitting a medieval MMORPG. Despite having some clear outliers in the field of space-faring MMORPGs like EVE Online and kickstarted in-development titles like Star Citizen we’ve compiled a list of 6 upcoming games that fall outside of the traditional medieval fantasy themes that so many games are modeled after.
Project LLL stands out in the gaming landscape by eschewing traditional medieval fantasy themes for a distinct setting in an alternate reality Seoul. The game is an open-world MMO third-person shooter where players encounter an unusual mix of humans, mutants, and powerful demons across different eras and technological advancements??.. While there may be instances where players will be taken back in time to more medieval themed worlds, players should expect a more futuristic, third-person shooter feel that feel more at home with Western science fiction shooters such as Destiny 2. ?
As of now, Project LLL appears to be a promising venture with the potential to appeal to a global audience, and was recently showcased during G-Star last week. There is currently no release date, and if NCSOFT’s recent presentations are any indication, we’ll likely see the initial launch to hit Korea before it stretches out to a global audience. Keep your eyes peeled in 2024 for more information about this unique sci-fi gem.
RF Online Next has completely shirked the typical medieval fantasy theme for over a decade by embracing a unique science-fiction setting. Published by Netmarble and developed by Netmarble N2, this massively multiplayer online RPG is set to offer some high-flying, robot blasting sci-fi action. From the information we’ve been able to gather up to this point
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