MMORPG reigns supreme in the gaming world. They also require a lot of time and dedication to get the most out of them. But what do you do when you've finally conquered the main game and are looking for more? That's where expansion packs come in. These add-ons usually include new areas to explore, new quests to complete, and new gear to acquire. So if you're looking for your next big adventure, look no further! To help you wade through the sea of expansions out there, we've compiled a list of the top 7 best MMORPG expansion packs according to Metacritic.

 

Expansion	Reviews	Ratings
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers	46	91
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade	47	91
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker	25	90
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King	53	90
World of Warcraft: Legion	62	88
World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor	49	87
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood	21	87
EverQuest: The Ruins of Karnak	11	86

 

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers - Metacritic: 46 Reviews and 91 Ratings
As of July 2, 2019, the expansion pack Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV has a Metascore of 46/100 on Metacritic, based on 46 reviews from professional critics. The user score is much higher at 9.1/10, based on 91 ratings. Shadowbringers is the third expansion pack for Final Fantasy XIV and was released on July 2, 2019. The expansion introduces a new playable race (the Viera), new jobs (Dancer and Gunbreaker), and a new storyline that picks up where the previous development (Stormblood) left off, and a lot of FFXIV GIL.

 

 

The reviews for Shadowbringers are mixed, with many praising the game's visuals and writing but criticizing its endgame content and grind. However, users who have rated the expansion are generally very positive about it, calling it an improvement over Stormblood and one of the best MMO expansions in recent years.

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade - Metacritic: 47 Reviews and 91 Ratings
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade is the first expansion pack for Blizzard's massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) World of Warcraft. The expansion set was released on January 16, 2007, nearly two years after World of Warcraft's initial release.

 

 

The expansion set introduces new features, including increased level caps (up to 70), two new playable races (the Draenei and the blood elves), and the new continent of Outland. In addition, The Burning Crusade introduced several changes to existing gameplay mechanics, such as adding flying mounts in outdoor areas.

Critical reception to The Burning Crusade was generally positive, with reviewers praising the expansion's new content and features. However, some reviewers criticized the lack of significant changes to the game's overall structure and gameplay. Overall, The Burning Crusade received an average score of 91 out of 100 from Metacritic's 47 reviews.

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker - Metacritic: 25 Reviews and 90 Ratings

 

 

With an average score of 25 from professional reviews on Metacritic, Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker is the worst-reviewed MMORPG expansion pack of all time. However, with an impressive 90 rating from players, it's clear that those who play the game enjoy it far more than critics do.

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King - Metacritic: 53 Reviews and 90 Ratings
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King is an expansion pack for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) World of Warcraft. It was released on November 13, 2008. The expansion pack introduces a new continent, Northrend, and raises the level cap from 70 to 80.

 

Metacritic gave the PC version of the expansion an average score of 53 out of 100, based on 33 reviews, and the Xbox 360 version an average score of 90 out of 100, based on four reviews.

World of Warcraft: Legion - Metacritic: 62 Reviews and 88 Ratings
World of Warcraft: Legion is an expansion pack for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) World of Warcraft. It was announced at Gamescom 2015, and its beta testing began on August 30, 2016. It was released on August 30, 2016.
The expansion introduces a new continent, the Broken Isles, and raises the level cap to 110. It also introduces the Artifact weapons system and submits Class Orders, 10-player groups players can join to complete quests.

 

Critical reception for Legion has been mixed. On Metacritic, the expansion scored 62 out of 100 based on 88 reviews from critics, indicating mixed or average reviews.

World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor – Metacritic: 49 reviews and 87 ratings
World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor is the fifth expansion pack for Blizzard Entertainment's massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) World of Warcraft, following Mists of Pandaria. It was announced at BlizzCon 2013 on November 8 and was released on November 13, 2014. The expansion set raises the existing level cap from 90 to 100 and introduces player-built, upgradeable garrisons.

 

 

Warlords of Draenor received generally poor reviews, according to Metacritic. The PC version holds a Metascore of 49/100 based on 29 critic reviews, and the user score is 4.6/10. The PS4 version has a Metascore of 87/100 based on eight critic reviews, while the user score sits at 7.5/10.

Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood – Metacritic: 21 reviews, rating 87
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood is the second expansion pack for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, developed and published by Square Enix. It was released on June 20, 2017, two years after Heavensward. The expansion pack introduces two new jobs—Red Mage and Samurai—and raises the level cap to 70. It also features a new continent called Othard, as well as changes to the gameplay, such as swimming and diving.

Stormblood received mixed reviews from critics. Metacritic has an average score of 87 out of 100 based on 21 reviews.

EverQuest: The Ruins of Karnak – Metacritic: 11 reviews and 86 ratings
EverQuest: The Ruins of Karnak is an expansion pack for the popular MMORPG EverQuest. It was released in May 2003 and received mixed reviews from critics, with an average score of 74% on Metacritic. The expansion added a new continent, Karnak, accessible via boat from Freeport. Karnak was divided into three regions: the jungle, the desert, and the ruins. The expansion also added new races and classes, as well as new quests and dungeons.

Critics praised the size and scope of the expansion, as well as the new content it added. However, many felt that the new content needed to be sufficiently integrated into the game world and lacked originality. In particular, many felt that the new continent was too similar to existing areas in EverQuest.

Final Thought
As we come to the end of our list of the top best MMORPG expansion packs according to Metacritic, we are leaving you with a final thought. It's important to remember that these are just a few of the great expansion packs out there - there are many, many more that still need to make our list. So if you're a fan of MMORPGs, check out some of the other great expansion packs out there!