AFK Journey

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Arcane Legends

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.

Arcane Legends is a mobile MMORPG released in 2012 by Spacetime Studios. Its age and mobile-friendly design mean its player base has likely declined significantly since peak years, but it likely retains a small, dedicated audience, especially given its classic MMO elements and ongoing updates. Mobile MMOs generally age better if supported, but player counts are modest compared to mainstream titles.