MMORPGs on the Blockchain: Technical Barriers and Emerging Solutions

Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs) are among the most technically demanding genres in gaming. Persistent worlds, thousands of concurrent players, real-time combat, dynamic economies, and large-scale social coordination already push traditional infrastructure to its limits. Now add blockchain. Building MMORPGs on the blockchain introduces a new layer of complexity: decentralization, on-chain ownership, tokenized economies, smart contracts, and cross-chain interoperability. While Web3 promises player ownership and transparent economies, it also creates significant technical barriers. This article explores the core technical challenges of blockchain MMORPG development and the emerging solutions shaping the next generation of Web3 MMO infrastructure.