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A recent roundup highlights three lesser-known multiplayer online games, each featuring open-world exploration and distinct gameplay styles for genre enthusiasts.
Ultiro is a 2-D browser-based MMORPG currently in open testing. It features a classless progression system and full-loot mechanics, where unblessed items remain vulnerable for 15 minutes after a player dies. New characters receive protection during their first six in-game hours within the starting zone.
Rise of the Pirates offers a pixel art open world where players advance by mastering weapons. The game supports both PvE group activities and PvP combat, with a bounty system targeting notorious player killers. Developers aim to launch the title into early access during the first quarter of this year.
Estium Online focuses on an old-school aesthetic, allowing players to learn every skill without class restrictions. The game includes crafting, exploration, and town management alongside optional PvP duels. While an early access release is planned for the future, a playtest is currently available.
