10 Best MMORPGs for Playing with Friends in 2023
Although all MMORPGs can be more fun when played with friends, in this article we will focus on games where there is an opportunity to achieve joint success. Whether it’s raids, character leveling, or just exploring the world, these 10 MMOs offer something special if you and your friends want to immerse yourself in the game world together.
Elder Scrolls Online
“The Elder Scrolls Online”: the game with the best dungeons in the MMORPG genre, which is worth trying out with friends. In it, you can go through numerous dungeons, try more challenging raids, and join a 2-player bottomless dungeon that will appear later this year. This is a great opportunity to get together and enjoy the best features of ESO in the company of friends.
EVE Online
Traveling through space alone can be dangerous, so you’ll definitely want reliable friends who have your back. EVE Online also offers massive battles that last for extended periods, and being part of a group significantly increases your chances not only of surviving such battles, but also of winning.
Planetside 2
Planetside 2 is a game that is entirely based on teamwork, helping your faction conquer territories and destroy enemies. With a group of friends, you can become highly effective fighters on the battlefield. Work together to ensure dominance on the ground or hop into one of the many group transport vehicles to move around the map as a cohesive unit. Either way, the game is geared towards team play.
Guild Wars 2
In Guild Wars 2, you’ll find plenty of content for group play – whether it’s playing World vs. World, structured PvP, fractals, or raids. Personally, for me, WvW is an especially exciting activity with friends because we explore the map, engage in clashes with other players, capture and defend areas on the map, and siege poorly guarded castles. Fractals are content that is usually associated with dungeons, and they have several levels of difficulty and opportunities for character progression. Raids, in turn, gather a large group of players for a joint victorious confrontation with the main villains of the GW2 world.
World Of Warcraft
World of Warcraft is a beloved MMO among many players that offers dungeons, raids, and PvP for groups of various sizes. WoW has long been a favorite for hardcore raid progression, but you and your friends can also use group finder for a more casual approach to raiding. Whether you’re looking for PvP or PvE, World of Warcraft has it in abundance.
Final Fantasy XIV
It’s impossible not to mention Final Fantasy XIV in the context of group content without mentioning WoW. XIV is home to many refugees from WoW, and there are good reasons for that. Here you’ll find dungeons, raids, PvP – everything you need to feel at home. Bring a group of friends, and good times are guaranteed.
Warframe
Although Warframe now has large open-world zones, there is still plenty of content here that can be a great time spent with friends. Unlock new Warframes, and each of your friends can bring something new to the group and fulfill a unique class fantasy. Of course, it all comes down to shooting, but Warframes can change your gameplay style so much that each of your friends can shoot in their own way, using different abilities.
Albion Online
The further you delve into the world of Albion Online, the more dangerous it becomes and the more potential there is for a group of friends to have a good time. PvP becomes more common and intense as you progress in Albion Online, and having friends to support you or simply look for fights really increases the level of fun in this PvP-centric environment.
Sea Of Thieves
Although Sea of Thieves is not a full-fledged MMORPG, the game still offers a fantastic group experience where you can embark on a seafaring adventure with your friends, discover hidden treasures, explore the world, battle PvE enemies, and, of course, be on the lookout for pirates who want to steal your loot. Adventure together on your ship and take on the challenges that Sea of Thieves has in store.
Destiny 2
Destiny 2 (again, not a full-fledged MMORPG) is not devoid of excellent content that you can enjoy with your friends. Whether you’re embarking on adventures in the world or joining instances, there are plenty of opportunities for cooperative play and achieving great goals as a group in Destiny 2. Most of the content in the game is designed for 1-4 players, with raids being for 6 players. Destiny 2 is a great reason to gather friends together and have a good time.
