AFK Journey

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Albion Online

AFK Journey, developed by Farlight Games, is a recently released cross-platform fantasy idle RPG with gacha and adventure elements. The game has generated significant hype post-launch, especially among mobile and casual strategy communities, and leverages the popularity of its predecessor, AFK Arena. Recent mobile downloads and community activity suggest strong daily engagement, likely in the hundreds of thousands. Given its cross-platform support and gacha monetization, retention is high at launch. However, it does not qualify as an MMO despite some open-world and multiplayer features, as it lacks a persistent large-scale shared world.

Albion Online is a sandbox MMORPG released in 2017 by Sandbox Interactive. As a cross-platform MMO with a dedicated player base, it continues to attract tens of thousands of daily active players, especially since it is free-to-play and available on multiple platforms. The game's persistent world and frequent updates help it maintain steady engagement several years after launch.