MMOs have a niche audience and that's even more true for console MMO releases, however, the Xbox Series X/S has a multitude of MMOs available for players to try. Ranging from classic high fantasy MMORPGs, to relaxing creature-collecting MMOs, there is something available for everyone.

Sometimes players just want to boot up an MMO, grind out some training, and relax, and these games provide the ultimate opportunities for players to do so on the Xbox Series X/S. These entries prove that the genre isn't just contained to PC, and that there are plenty of great MMOs available for console gamers.

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10 Fallout 76

Metascore: 49

Although launching with a rocky start, which seems to be a reoccurring theme for MMOs, Fallout 76 has found its identity and now proves to be an unmissable game for Fallout fans. When it launched back in 2018 it was devoid of life, or actual gameplay for that matter, but Bethesda has fixed a lot of the issues, and it's now well worth playing.

It's hard to imagine that the game actually released with no human NPCs, but thankfully, they were added in a later update and there are dozens of entertaining quests for players to tackle, not to mention a huge, post-apocalypse open world to explore. It's not the best MMO, and some of the features are still yet to be fixed, but it will provide an engaging experience for any post-apocalypse fan.

9 Destiny 2

Metascore: 87

For many console gamers, Destiny 2 and its first entry have been the first experiences of playing an MMO, which speaks volumes to its legacy and outreach. An incredibly popular series, Destiny 2 features some captivating gunplay and combat, as well as a decent story and world for players to explore and immerse themselves in. While there is some debate within the community about whether Destiny 2 can be considered an MMO, it is listed as such both on Steam and by Bungie itself.

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There's something super satisfying about searching for the best gear and loot, and finally obtaining the best weapons, mods, and armor in the game. It provides a great feeling when players discover the best tiered gear in the game, or when they're finally able to craft specific upgrades or mods that they've been working towards. The raids are excellent, and it provides a great sense of teamwork with other players which is an important feature often neglected in other MMOs.

8 Temtem

Metascore: 80

Temtem is a unique MMORPG available for the Xbox Series X/S which focuses on a creature-collecting system, similar to that found in the Pokemon series. It's a cute, relaxing, more casual MMO that allows players to explore large areas, catch Temtem creatures and use them to battle other players.

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If players have always wanted to experience a Pokemon MMO, then Temtem is the closest thing there is. Instead of trainers, Temtem battlers are called "tamers" (pretty original!) who are tasked with defeating the threat of definitely-not-Team-Rocket "Clan Belsoto". Regardless of its clear inspirations, Temtem is a super fun MMO that can be enjoyed by players looking for a more casual experience.

7 Warframe

Metascore: 85 (PS5)

Warframe is a slick sci-fi MMO that's been going for quite a few years now. Players take control of a race called the Tenno, who are effectively space ninjas, and can hop, skip, jump, slide, and slash their way through anything. It's a fast-paced, action-oriented combat MMO with various levels, storylines, and quests.

Warframe has often been overlooked by many due to its different approach and complicated premise, but it's a unique game that has had a lot of heart put into it. The developers have frequently supported and updated the game and the vast majority of content is free for all to consume. It's now got over 50 million players worldwide and has become one of Digital Extreme's most successful titles. Go be a ninja in space and check it out!

6 Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis

Metascore: N/A

Here's an MMO that was developed and published by Sega in Japan in 2012, and has only been available to Western gamers since 2020 and received a major update titled "New Genesis" in 2021, which is sort of a separate game but not really. Yeah, it's complicated. But the baseline is that it's an anime-style sci-fi MMO with some gorgeous environments and features some awesome, captivating action gameplay.

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It's not a title that will be for everyone, but for fans of anime and JRPGs, and of course MMOs, this is one worth trying, if only out of curiosity. It's quite a hard premise to explain the story setup, but it's a classic JRPG (the stakes are high), it's the end of the world kind of feeling and should just be played to experience.

5 DC Universe Online

Metascore: 75 (PS4)

DC Universe Online is probably the best superhero MMO ever made, and it's still pretty great to this day despite releasing back in 2011. It's an essential game for any superhero fans, especially DC fans as players get to create their own superhero character who can interact with all-time favorites like Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman.

It's kind of a comic fan's dream summarized in a video game, as players get to become official members of the Justice League to fight super-villains and stop crime. There's not really any MMO quite like it and despite having a relatively niche audience, it's a great game with an awesome setting and some good combat.

4 Star Trek Online

Metascore: 68

It was never going to be long before there was an MMO created in the Star Trek universe. Star Trek Online was released in 2010 and is a great MMO for Star Trek or any sci-fi fans in general. It's a special experience for all the Trekkers out there, but it's also quite a deep MMO that has built a very strong and dedicated fanbase.

It's set about 30 years after the events of Star Trek: Nemesis and follows players as they take command of their own fleets and become captains of a ship. Featuring space combat, light speed, and beaming, this game is all a Star Trek fan could ask for, and it pulls it off extremely well.

3 Neverwinter

Metascore: 66

Neverwinter, the largest city in the Forgotten Realms of the Dungeons and Dragons universe, also happens to be the title of this incredible high fantasy MMORPG. There's a lot to be explored and enjoyed here – it's a massive game, and it's been specifically curated for Dungeons and Dragons fans, based on a modified version of the 4th edition rules.

But even for players who have never taken part in a Dungeons and Dragons campaign, Neverwinter is a great fantasy MMORPG with a huge world to explore and lots of lore to digest. If players want to get lost in a long-running fantasy MMORPG than this is the one to pick.

2 Black Desert Online

Metascore: 75

One of the most popular free-to-play MMORPGs out there at the moment, Black Desert Online is surprisingly great, and its one of the best available on the Xbox Series X/S. Featuring frequent updates and support from the developers, there is something new to do in Black Desert Online every single day.

Featuring some great combat, and unique monster designs, Black Desert Online is just a fun experience, and it captures the feeling of a large open-world multiplayer game perfectly. There are lots of skills to master and the combat is surprisingly deep and tricky to master despite seeming simple at first. The visuals are stunning and the animations are so, so fluid – it's possibly the MMO that allows players to have the most fun.

1 The Elder Scrolls Online

Metascore: 77

Of course, the best MMO available for the Xbox Series X/S is also the largest. The Elder Scrolls Online has slowly improved itself over time to become a truly unmissable MMORPG. It wasn't received well by fans or critics at first when it was first released in 2014, but the updates and continued support have made it one the best games out there.

It's set in the world of Tamriel, the setting for all Elder Scrolls games, and allows players to engage in some fascinating and well-designed quests. The characters are great, the setting is awesome, and there is just so much to do. It's a classic MMORPG experience, and it's the best available for the Xbox Series X/S.

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