List of massively multiplayer online first-person shooter games
For online games in other genres, see List of massively multiplayer online games.
This is a selected list of massively multiplayer online first-person shooter games. MMOFPSs are large multi-user games that take place in perpetual online worlds with hundreds or thousands of other players.
Business models
MMOFPSs today use a wide range of business models, from completely free of charge (no strings attached) or advertise funded to various kinds of payment plans. This list uses the following terms.
- Free-to-play (F2P) means that there might be a cost to purchase the software but there is no subscription charge or added payments needed to access game content.
- Pay-to-play means that players must pay, usually by monthly subscription, in order to play the game.
- Freemium means that the majority of game content is available for free but players can pay for extra content or added perks.
List of notable MMOFPSs
| Title | Status | Graphics | Setting | Subscription Model | Initial Release Date | Server Close Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dust 514 | Released | 3D | Free-to-play | May 14, 2013 | May 30, 2016 | ||
| Firefall | Released | 3D | Free-to-play | September 2, 2011 | |||
| MAG | Released | 3D | Free-to-play | January 26, 2010 | January 28th, 2014 | ||
| Planetside | Released | 3D | Free-to-play | May 20, 2003 | July 1, 2016 | Launched with a subscription-based pay model. Was free-to-play on April 29, 2014 until server shutdown. | |
| Planetside 2 | Released | 3D | Free-to-play | November 20, 2012 |
See also
Notes
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