Best PvP F2P MMOs (2026)
Updated October 2026 · Throne and Liberty, Albion Online and Ultima Online lead the list.
Looking for a PvP F2P MMO? These are the best free-to-play pvp MMOs right now, ranked by our live Power score: community ratings, activity this week, fairness and update pace.
Games are ranked on the staff score until enough community votes are in. How we rank
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Throne and Liberty 79.1/100
Fantasy MMORPG with shapeshifting travel, weather that changes the world, guild sieges and open-world PvP on PC and console.
Why
- Rating 40%99
- Activity this week 20%98
- Fairness (pay-to-win) 25%50
- Update cadence 15%50
Tied on 79.1 with Albion Online
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Albion Online 79.1/100
Player-driven sandbox MMORPG: you are what you wear, nearly every item is player-crafted, and full-loot PvP zones pay the most.
Why
- Rating 40%99
- Activity this week 20%98
- Fairness (pay-to-win) 25%50
- Update cadence 15%50
Tied on 79.1 with Ultima Online, ahead on activity this week
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Ultima Online 79.1/100
The 1997 sandbox classic: skill-based characters, player housing and a living Britannia, with free Endless Journey accounts.
- 25 videos and images
- 6,267 on Discord
- 1 free server
- Cosmetic only
Why
- Rating 40%93
- Activity this week 20%46
- Fairness (pay-to-win) 25%100
- Update cadence 15%50
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Guild Wars 2Story-driven fantasy MMORPG with no monthly fee, a flat gear curve, mounts, open-world events and large-scale World vs World PvP.
69.2/100Why
- Rating 40%100
- Activity this week 20%46
- Fairness (pay-to-win) 25%50
- Update cadence 15%50
Tied on 69.2 with Lost Ark
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Lost ArkIsometric action MMORPG with fast combo combat, a big class roster and demanding raids built for eight-player groups.
69.2/100Why
- Rating 40%100
- Activity this week 20%46
- Fairness (pay-to-win) 25%50
- Update cadence 15%50
Tied on 69.2 with EVE Online
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EVE OnlineSingle-shard space sandbox where players run the economy, build corporations and fight huge fleet battles over territory.
69.2/100View pageWhy
- Rating 40%100
- Activity this week 20%46
- Fairness (pay-to-win) 25%50
- Update cadence 15%50
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Old School RuneScapeThe 2007 version of RuneScape, kept alive and grown by player polls: skills, quests and a player-run economy on PC and mobile.
65.2/100View pageWhy
- Rating 40%90
- Activity this week 20%46
- Fairness (pay-to-win) 25%50
- Update cadence 15%50
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Star Wars: The Old RepublicFully voiced Star Wars stories for eight classes, set thousands of years before the films, with an optional subscription.
61.2/100Why
- Rating 40%80
- Activity this week 20%46
- Fairness (pay-to-win) 25%50
- Update cadence 15%50
Tied on 61.2 with Tibia
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TibiaOne of the oldest MMORPGs still running: a top-down 2D fantasy world with real danger, real loss on death and open PvP.
61.2/100Why
- Rating 40%80
- Activity this week 20%46
- Fairness (pay-to-win) 25%50
- Update cadence 15%50
Tied on 61.2 with Blade & Soul NEO
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Blade & Soul NEONCSoft's remake of Blade & Soul: martial-arts combo combat, a wuxia story, wind gliding and dungeons.
61.2/100Why
- Rating 40%80
- Activity this week 20%46
- Fairness (pay-to-win) 25%50
- Update cadence 15%50
Tied on 61.2 with AION 2
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AION 2NCSoft's sequel to Aion, set in a new era of Atreia, free to play worldwide from October 5, 2026.
61.2/100View pageWhy
- Rating 40%80
- Activity this week 20%46
- Fairness (pay-to-win) 25%50
- Update cadence 15%50
▲▼ show movement since Monday. The order updates the moment a vote lands.
How we rank
Power score out of 100: community rating 40%, activity this week 20%, fairness (pay-to-win) 25%, update cadence 15%. Ties go to the game that's more active this week, then the one with more followers.
FAQ
What is the best PvP F2P MMO?
Throne and Liberty leads, followed by Albion Online and Ultima Online.
Are these MMOs really free to play?
Yes. Every game here is free to download and play. Most sell cosmetics, convenience or boosts; the pay-to-win badge on each game shows how far its shop goes, as rated by players.