Anarchy Online

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Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds

Anarchy Online is a classic sci-fi MMORPG by Funcom, first released in 2001. While historically significant as one of the first major 3D sci-fi MMOs, its player base has declined significantly due to its age (over 20 years) and limited modern support. Still, it retains a small, dedicated community. Based on industry trends for old MMOs with niche followings, the active daily player count is estimated to be in the low hundreds.

Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds is a mobile and PC MMOARPG published by Netmarble, released in mid-2021. It had a major launch, leveraging both the Ni no Kuni IP from Level-5 and gacha/MMO mechanics. The game peaked high but, like most mobile MMOs, saw significant player count decreases after the initial year. In 2024, it retains a dedicated but much smaller global player base, with estimated daily active users likely in the 50,000–100,000 range, especially due to its presence in Asia. Major publisher support and continued updates help maintain its relevance.