AFK Journey

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Continent of the Ninth Seal

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.

Continent of the Ninth Seal (C9) is a fantasy action MMORPG released in 2012 by Webzen. While it saw moderate popularity at launch thanks to its fast-paced combat and established publisher, its active player base has declined significantly over the years, especially with little recent marketing or major expansions. As a decade-old MMO, it now likely maintains a small dedicated community, mostly in niche regions, with DAP estimated around 500.