ArcheAge: Unchained

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Dune: Awakening

ArcheAge: Unchained launched in 2019 as a buy-to-play version of ArcheAge with a new monetization model. The original ArcheAge was a popular MMORPG but has declined significantly over time, and Unchained itself has suffered from population drops and controversy over changes. Trion Worlds and Gamigo are reputable but have limited reach. As a relatively niche MMORPG, likely has a small but dedicated base, estimating a few thousand daily players as of 2024.

As of late August 2025, Dune: Awakening had approximately 14,000 concurrent players, reflecting a significant decline from its peak of over 189,000 concurrent players shortly after launch in June 2025. This decrease is attributed to factors such as player burnout, game design issues, and technical problems. Despite these challenges, the developers remain optimistic, citing strong player retention and a 10-year development roadmap that includes plans to explore new planets and regions within the Dune universe. ([gamesradar.com](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/mmo/dune-awakening-dev-says-player-retention-has-been-extremely-good-and-the-mmos-10-year-plan-still-has-so-much-to-pull-from-in-the-lore-well-go-to-new-planets-eventually/?utm_source=openai))