ArcheAge

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The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden

ArcheAge is a sandbox MMORPG released in 2013 and has had multiple publishers. While it enjoyed a strong launch and several relaunches (including ArcheAge Unchained), its population has declined considerably due to age, controversial monetization changes, and server merges. However, it retains a niche, loyal player base in both Korea and globally, typical for older MMOs run by major publishers. Current daily active players are likely in the low thousands.

The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden is based on a popular anime/light novel IP and is a gacha strategy RPG published by Crunchyroll Games. The global version launched in late 2022, and while interest was high at launch due to the strong IP attachment, gacha games typically see declining engagement after the first 1–2 years unless they maintain strong event cycles. Public interest and social activity suggest a moderately active but not massive player base. I estimate around 40,000 daily active players globally.