Best MMORPGs to Play on the Nintendo Switch

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The Nintendo Switch might not be everyone’s go-to platform for playing MMORPGs, but it’s still a handheld device that you can carry along for some quick questing. There are quite a few MMOs out there for the Switch that you can consider checking out if you are looking for games to invest some time into. Do note that a lot of the MMOs that are available on the Switch are available only in Japan so you might need to look up community guides to understand what’s going on. Here are our picks for the best MMOs that you should check out on the Nintendo Switch.

ARK: Survival Evolved was one of the first MMOs to launch on the Nintendo Switch but was one of the worst ports on the platform at the time. Since its 2018 release, the game failed to offer a stable experience on the handheld console. Grove Street finally released an update in November 2022 which has turned ARK into an enjoyable experience on the platform. The performance issues that plagued the game at its launch on the Switch are now gone and it’s remarkably smooth with occasional hiccups. 

Ark has a lot of grinding involved, and if you enjoy survival gameplay, it might be a great game for you to try out. The game has an element of challenge to it, and if you are up to the task and don’t mind a few deaths in your experience, you will have a good time with the game.

Dragon Quest X is currently available only in Japan but if you make a Nintendo account for the region, you will be able to obtain the game. Despite fan demand, it is one of the few games that has not received a Western release. The best part is you can play it offline which sounds absurd for an MMORPG but you can experience all of the content solo. 

When the game originally launched, Japanese publication