WoW Classic runs parallel to the main game, letting veterans and new players experience the game as it was when it released.Chromie Time lets players who have a max-level character experience any of the 8 expansions.Exile’s Reach, a fantastic starting area that shows new players the ropes.One of the largest MMO communities in the world.
Buy-to-play & Subscription fees / Free trial available.While WoW definitely leans more towards catering to players who have lots of free time to be able to grind through its mindboggling amount of currencies, reputations, and other requirements, casual players will still have a blast exploring the world and uncovering the mysteries of Azeroth and the worlds beyond. With its current expansion, Shadowlands, players explore beyond the veil of life and death, as its two factions attempt to fight off one of the most powerful villains the game has ever seen.
Despite this, WoW’s class designs are some of the best in gaming, with each having different specializations to focus on that completely change the gameplay of its 12 classes.
WoW’s free trial is much smaller than that of Final Fantasy 14, though – only allowing players to experience the first 20 levels for free (the level cap is 60), and each character is locked to the particular class that you choose for them. With some of the most iconic characters in gaming from the likes of Anduin Wrynn, Sylvanas Windrunner, and Tyrande Whisperwind, players are transported to a world of high fantasy to experience the eight-total expansions as they partake in epic dungeons and stories, raids, open-world PvP, duels, and battlegrounds. Perhaps one of the most well-known MMORPGs on this list next to FFXIV, World of Warcraft released back in 2004 and continues to bring in fans from all over the world. World of Warcraft continues to top MMO lists since its release all the way back in 2004.
PvP players also have options here, but it’s no secret in the community that the main focus is undoubtedly on PVE content. While the game is both buy-to-play and requires a subscription fee, new players can dive into what is arguably one of the best free trials out there, letting you experience gameplay all the way up to level 60 (the max level cap is 80, raising to 90 with the release of Endwalker).
The world of Eorzea is also incredibly immersive to explore, and players are given complete character freedoms, from being able to switch between the classes and its 18 jobs as you see fit.
The story of FFXIV is an integral part of the experience here – with a total of four expansions to get through, it’s chock full of lore to uncover. After being completely shut down, the game resurfaced in the summer of 2013 as A Realm Reborn, bringing with it a complete revamp that struck gold with fans.
Originally released back in 2010 to a middling response, Final Fantasy XIV (commonly known as FFXIV) was panned by critics. Final Fantasy XIV has a wonderful community, with new classes and an upcoming expansion: Endwalker.