Black Desert Mobile

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AFK Journey

Black Desert Mobile, developed by Pearl Abyss, is the mobile adaptation of the successful Black Desert MMORPG series. Launched in late 2019, it retains a large international fanbase, especially in Asia. As a well-supported, visually impressive mobile MMO with regular updates, it sustains strong daily player numbers, though not as high as its global launch peak. Based on industry trends and similar mobile MMORPGs, an estimate of 300,000 daily active players is reasonable for 2024.

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.