AFK Journey VS World of Warcraft Classic

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.

World of Warcraft Classic, released in 2019, is an MMORPG developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Its daily active player base remains substantial due to Blizzard's regular content updates, ongoing nostalgia for classic WoW, and inclusion in the WoW subscription alongside the retail version. While player numbers are lower than at launch, it still attracts hundreds of thousands daily across multiple regions and modes (Classic and its various expansions).