A MMORTS, also known as a Massively Multiplayer Online Real-Time Strategy, is a genre of video game that combines elements of real-time strategy (RTS) and massively multiplayer online (MMO) gameplay. MMORTS games typically involve large numbers of players connected through the internet simultaneously, interacting and competing with each other in a persistent virtual world.
In a MMORTS, players take on the role of rulers or commanders in a strategic setting, where they make decisions in real-time to build and manage their empires or civilizations. They are tasked with various objectives, such as resource gathering, construction of buildings, research and development, and military expansion. The game world is often persistent, meaning that it continues to evolve and progress even when players log off.
MMORTS games often offer a wide range of customization and progression options, allowing players to expand and upgrade their territories, train armies, form alliances, and engage in diplomacy or warfare with other players. The multiplayer aspect of these games allows for social interaction, cooperative gameplay, and competition among players.
The distinguishing feature of MMORTS games is the combination of real-time strategy mechanics with a massive multiplayer component, enabling players to experience a persistent and dynamic strategic environment alongside thousands or even millions of other players. This genre has gained popularity due to its immersive gameplay, strategic depth, and the social dynamics of interacting within a persistent virtual world.
