8BitMMO

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Swords of Legends Online

8BitMMO is a persistent-world indie MMO first released in 2015, focused on building and sandbox multiplayer gameplay. As a niche, indie title that is nearly a decade old, it has a much smaller active community compared to its launch, but may still retain a dedicated base of dozens to a few hundred daily players.

Swords of Legends Online is an MMORPG released in 2018, developed by Wangyuan Shengtang and published in the West by Gameforge. While the game initially launched with some attention due to its Chinese fantasy theme and strong visuals, it struggled to maintain a Western audience, with reports of server merges and declining population within a few years. As of 2024, the player base is likely minimal, but dedicated fans may keep a few hundred daily active players remaining, particularly in Asian markets. Its lifecycle trends reflect a sharp drop after launch, typical of niche MMOs without major ongoing expansions or international momentum.