[오~컬처]What is the next-generation console MMORPG that’Forbes’ paid attention to?

‘Black Desert’ and’Bless Unleashed’ were listed in the ’10 MMORPG titles you can enjoy in the next-generation console’ selected by the US economic media’Forbes’. As the console titles made by domestic developers are illuminated, the attention of gamers is expected to be concentrated.

‘Black Desert Bless Unleashed’, Top 10

According to Forbes on the 4th (Korean time),’PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Xbox Series X Top 10 MMORPGs to be enjoyed this year’ were announced.

Forbes is the top 10 lineup of MMORPGs for next-generation console devices:’The Elder Scrolls: Online’,’Final Fantasy XIV’,’Path of Exile’,’Destiny 2′,’No Men’s Sky’,’Warframe’,’Black Desert. ‘,’DC Universe Online’,’Blessed Unleashed’, and’Neverwinter’ were introduced.

Black Desert. (Photo = Captured PlayStation Official Trailer Video)

Reporter David Jagno Forbes, who reviews, analyzes, and interviews MMORPGs, said, “Black Desert boasts the best battle among all MMORPGs on the market.” “All classes (characters) are explosive. Because of that, I can feel the fun of playing.”

The Black Desert console is an MMORPG optimized for the console version, such as △4K (UHD) image quality △user interface (UI) implemented as a console △non-targeting battle. It also provides up to 120 frames of combat action through next-generation devices. For the first time in the domestic console MMORPG genre,’Cross Play’, which breaks the boundaries between platforms, is also introduced, and supports nine languages ​​including Korean, English, German, Japanese, and Chinese in the game.

For Bless Unleashed, we paid attention to the speed and networking of the game. He said, “Bless repackaged the PC MMORPG genre on the console as a new game,” he said. “If you like flashy and fast combat games like Devil May Cry, and you need the ability to communicate with many people in the online space, it’s perfect.”

Bless Unleashed. (Photo = Captured PlayStation Official Trailer Video)

‘Bless Unleashed’, developed by Neowiz’s Round 8 Studio, released versions of’Xbox One’ and’PlayStation 4 (PS4)’ in March and October of last year, respectively. It adopted a partial fee payment method, and Bandai Namco Entertainment America was in charge of publishing and operation. The console version implements splendid combo actions and open world MMORPG features. User-to-player battles (PvP) represented by ‘3v3 Arena’ and ’15v15 Battlefield’ are also considered the highlight of Bless Unleashed.

An official in the game industry said, “Black Desert and Bless Unleashed were selected in the top 10 MMORPG titles for next-generation console devices selected by Forbes, proving their individual competitiveness.” “The mobile-oriented game market also requires multi-platform support due to the release of next-generation console devices. Seems to be. Both titles are games that consider multiplatform, such as supporting PC and console.”

From’The Elder Scrolls Online’ to’Never Winter’

The Elder Scrolls Online, which Forbes ranked first in numbering criteria, received high praise in almost all aspects such as accessibility, content, and system. Elder Scrolls Online, developed by Jenny Max Online Studio and distributed by Bethesda Softworks, is a game released on PS4, Xbox One, Windows, Mac, and Google Stadia versions.

The Elder Scrolls Online. (Photo = Captured PlayStation Official Trailer Video)

It’s been 7 years since it was released based on the PC version, but it was evaluated as a Triple A-class MMORPG based on graphics and expanded worldview through its own development engine. It can be played using backwards compatibility with older models, and PS5 and Xbox Series X versions will also be released.

David Jagno said, “Of the triple A-class MMORPGs, we selected it as the best title because it is the most accessible and has secured a variety of content including expansions. You can play in groups with friends of all levels, voice acting, story-based quests, and actions You can also meet the central play and the world view of the Elder Scrolls.”

Final Fantasy XIV. (Photo = Captured PlayStation Official Trailer Video)

In the case of’Final Fantasy XIV’, the part that provides cross play on the PS4 and PC versions received high scores. It is a traditional-style targeting-based MMORPG produced in Triple A level, and the diversity of user-friendly content (PvE) was also noted as a point of note. It is currently available in a backward compatible form of the PS4 version, and will be released as a next-generation console version (PS5).

‘Path of Exile’, an online multiplayer game reminiscent of Blizzard’s’Diablo’, made it to the third list. It is characterized by’hack and slash’ (a combat method that attacks enemies by clicking on an enemy based on the quarter view point of view), and is used by many users thanks to constant content updates. It can be played in the form of backward compatibility between PS4 and Xbox One.

Neverwinter. (Photo = Official trailer video capture)

‘Neverwinter’, which was named in the last tenth, is the sequel to the PC RPG’Neverwinter Knights’ developed with the worldview of’Forgotten Realm’ in the’Dungeon and Dragon’ series.

David Jagno said, “Neverwinter is a game that has been released for a long time, but it still shows a lot of content and a high refresh rate. You will be able to meet them.”