

With the last big cyberpunk-themed game having failed to deliver a stable experience, fans of the genre will be hoping that Artificial Core's upcoming MMO Corepunk is a bit less broken. At the time of writing, however, these titles are expected to release at some point during 2021, with many having begun beta testing and a few even having firm release dates announced. This can in turn lead to lengthy delays or, in some extreme cases, cancellation, making it difficult for developers to commit to a specific release date. Due to the sheer scale of the games, there are countless things that need to be taken into account and just as many that can go terribly wrong. Updated June 2, 2021, by Tom Bowen: Though developing any game can be challenging, the sheer scale of MMOs makes them particularly difficult for video game developers. Based on the latest screenshots and trailers though, the majority should be ready before the year is out. Due to the large scale of some of these games, it's possible that some of them could slip into 2022. One genre that looks particularly exciting is that of MMOs, with a host of fantastic-looking titles slated for release over the next 12 months. RELATED: Underrated MMORPGs That You Should Try Today Believe it or not, this year looks set to be even better.

As well as the return of some long-dormant franchises, gamers were also treated to plenty of top new titles and a brand new generation of gaming consoles.
