Curated discovery trail

From classic MMOs to modern worlds

Follow landmark catalog entries from early persistent online worlds to contemporary large-scale MMOs. Each stop links to a researched MMOFinder profile.

  1. 01
    1997Released / active

    Ultima Online

    An early persistent fantasy world in the catalog.

    Genre
    Fantasy sandbox MMORPG
    Model
    Free access + optional subscription
    Platforms
    Windows
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  2. 02
    1999Current service status not independently verified

    EverQuest

    A 1999 fantasy MMORPG with a long-running profile.

    Genre
    Fantasy MMORPG
    Model
    Freemium
    Platforms
    Windows
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  3. 03
  4. 04
    2012Released / active

    Guild Wars 2

    A 2012 MMORPG built around dynamic events and exploration.

    Genre
    Fantasy MMORPG
    Model
    Free core game + paid expansions; no subscription
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS
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  5. 05
    2013Released / active

    Final Fantasy XIV

    A modern story-led MMORPG with broad platform availability.

    Genre
    Fantasy MMORPG
    Model
    Free trial + paid game / subscription
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2
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