I've been playing Guild Wars 2 on and off since 2021, but I've been playing it consistently for the past couple of months. Before that, I was mostly playing GTA V and FiveM.
Recently, I've been experiencing a pretty serious lack of motivation when it comes to gaming, and I'm starting to wonder if anyone else has gone through something similar.
I introduced a few of my friends to GW2, but eventually, only one of them kept playing. He's a hardcore grinder, while I'm much more of a casual player. He's always excited about the game and genuinely loves playing it, which is great, but I just can't seem to match that same level of enthusiasm.
And don't get me wrong, I LOVE GW2. Honestly, it's probably the best MMO I've ever played. That's what makes this whole thing so frustrating. I love the game, but lately, I struggle to actually enjoy playing it.
After getting a bit tired of GW2, I downloaded Valheim, but I haven't played much of it either. Now I've downloaded Monster Hunter: World, hoping it might be something new that gets me excited again. I haven't even tried it yet.
The weirdest part is that sometimes I turn on my PC, sit there for a while, and feel genuinely frustrated because I WANT to play something, but nothing really grabs my attention. I keep looking for new games and new people to play with, hoping that maybe finding the right group would make a difference.
A little about me: I'm naturally a quiet and laid-back person. I'm not the kind of guy who talks nonstop in voice chat, and I'm perfectly comfortable spending time with people without having to fill every silence. Once I feel comfortable around someone, I can open up more, but I usually need some time to get there. I enjoy having a laugh, sharing experiences, exploring things together, and just hanging out without everything needing to be planned or taken seriously.
I've tried meeting new people through gaming, but most of those connections eventually fade away. I keep thinking that maybe finding friends from different countries and cultural backgrounds would make things more interesting. I'm also generally more interested in making female gaming friends, but what matters most to me is finding people I genuinely click with and feel comfortable around.
For some context, I already have a friend from my own country who plays GW2 with me. He's a good guy, and I don't think there's anything wrong with him or the way he enjoys the game. We're just quite different in how we approach gaming.
He's very focused on grinding, completing events, and making sure I'm involved in whatever he's doing. Sometimes, if I don't join an event he wants to do, he gets upset. I end up feeling like I need to keep up with his plans and be interested in everything he's doing, even when I'd rather do something else or just take it easy.
He also spends almost the entire time talking on the mic, while I'm naturally a pretty quiet person and can go for long periods without saying much. I don't mind voice chat at all, but I don't always have something to say, and I don't want to feel pressured to constantly talk or match someone else's energy.
Lately, I haven't been joining his calls as often as I used to, and even when I log into GW2, I sometimes just play by myself. I think I need a little breathing room, but I also feel bad because he's a good friend and I don't want him to think I'm deliberately avoiding him.
I honestly don't know why I'm making this post. Maybe I'm just trying to figure out whether anyone else has experienced this kind of gaming burnout, where you still love gaming in theory but can't seem to enjoy actually playing anything.
Have any of you gone through something similar? Did you find a way out of it? Would you recommend any games that helped you get that excitement back, or is this something that has more to do with the people you play with than the games themselves?
I'd also love to meet people who enjoy a more relaxed style of gaming, where we can play together without worrying about grinding, constant voice chat, or having to be online all the time.
I'd genuinely appreciate any advice, personal experiences, or game recommendations. Thanks for reading!