Aardwolf MUD

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PlanetSide 2

Aardwolf MUD is a long-running text-based MUD (Multi-User Dungeon) with a persistent world, released in 1996. While niche, it remains one of the more active MUDs due to a loyal community and continuous updates. However, player numbers are modest due to the genre's age and obscurity, with typical daily active users likely in the low hundreds.

PlanetSide 2 is a large-scale MMOFPS released in 2012 by Daybreak Game Company. Its unique, persistent world and battles with hundreds of players make it a niche but enduring title. Active support and a tight community keep player numbers modest but steady, especially considering its age. Estimates put daily active players in the low thousands, largely split across a few servers.